May-Hem with Dennis Rodman!

Special Guest Announcement! Dennis Rodman will be doing a meet and greet and book signing at Spooky Empire’s May-Hem, Saturday May 25th Only! Dennis will be signing his new book, and will also be available for a photo op. More details to follow! Get your tickets now for May-Hem and Halloween Extreme at www.spookyempire.com !!

Hero Initiative to Breeze Into C2E2 2013 with John McCrea, Gene Ha, and Israel Idonije

Press Release:

Hero Initiative at Chicago’s C2E2

With special guests John McCrea, Gene Ha and longtime Chicago Bear Israel Idonije

Los Angeles (April 9, 2013) Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that aids comic creators in medical and financial need, is breezing into the windy of Chicago to attend the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, also known as C2E2, located at McCormick Place.

Hero will have an all-star lineup of guests including John McCrea, the artist on IDW Publishing’s Mars Attacks!series and Gene Ha, the acclaimed artist of Top 10.

In addition, Hero Initiative is proud to have longtime Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije as he launches his new comic, The Protectors, from Athleta Comics. Idonije will be on hand with Protectors writer Ron Marz and artist Bart Sears for one hour on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. Fans will need to purchase an autograph ticket at the Hero booth, #829 on the floor, starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The $25 ticket gets you a limited edition, exclusive color image of Idonije in his trademark #71 jersey by Bart Sears. Idonije, Marz and Sears will be there to sign it, PLUS you can bring one additional item of your own to be signed by Idonije. There is a strict limit of ONE ticket per person. Don’t miss out!

And Hero encourages fans to seek out the many creators on the show floor asking for donations to Hero Initiative for their signatures. Please check out Amanda Conner, Paul Cornell, Chris Giarrusso, Phil Hester, John Layman, Jay Leisten, Ron Marz, Paul Mounts, Mike Norton, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brandon Peterson, Norm Rapmund, Chris Samnee, Alex Saviuk, Tim Seeley, Joe Staton, Jill Thompson, Skottie Young, and Chrissie Zullo.

Hero’s booth schedule at booth #829 is as follows:

Friday, April 26 (con hours 1100-700):

1130-130: John McCrea

130-230: Peter Krause

230-330: Gordon Purcell

330-530: John McCrea

530-700: Jim Brozman

 

Saturday, April 27 (con hours 1000-700):

1030-1200: Gene Ha

1200-200: John McCrea

200-300: Ron Marz, Bart Sears and Israel Idonije

300-400: Gene Ha

400-600: John McCrea

600-700: Jim Brozman

 

Sunday, April 28 (con hours 1000-500):

1030-1230: John McCrea

1230-200: Gene Ha

200-400: John McCrea

 

About The Hero Initiative

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book artists and craftsmen in need. Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $500,000 to the comics veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call626-676-6354.

IL – The Protectors Signing

Israel Idonije is coming to Challengers on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm! The longtime Chicago Bear has a brand new comic book company, Athleta Comics. To celebrate the release of their first super-hero title THE PROTECTORS, Israel will be on hand to sign copies of the Collector’s Item issue #0, and he’s also bringing PROTECTORS t-shirts!

Find out more about Athleta and The Protectors here…

RSVP on Facebook!

Challengers Comics 
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Meet & Greet with the Green Ranger at Boston Comic Con 2013

Press Release:

Spend an evening with Power Ranger Jason David Frank at an intimate gathering on Saturday April 20th at 6:00 pm! Hang out and chill with the Green Ranger for an hour. Also includes: an autographing of one personal item and a photo with JDF taken with your own camera. No lines, no waiting, and an hour to hang out with JDF!

Get tickets while they last, the cost is $50. This will set out quick! Click here for tickets…

**UPDATE: SOLD OUT** 

This ticket does NOT include admission to Boston Comic Con. Admission tickets are sold separately.

Jason David Frank will also be autographing photos at the show. This will be on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets for this can not be purchased in advance. In other words, ya gotta stand in line! Autographs during the convention are $20 and $10 for a picture with Jason.

About Boston Comic Con:

The Boston Comic Con is a 100% independently run comic book show committed to bringing the biggest and best comic creators to New England. Run by fans for fans, Boston Comic Con is not affiliated with any other convention tour or corporate interests. Hosting over 40,000 square feet of vendors selling comic books, toys, posters, trading cards, and other pop culture memorabilia, this is a destination event for geeks of any stripe. Next year’s convention will be held Saturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st opening at 10:00 am each day at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. For more information please go to our website at www.bostoncomiccon.com and follow us on Twitter (@BostonComicCon) and Facebook!

Steel City Con’s April 2013 Show Starts Today

Steel City Con

TOY, COMIC BOOK & POP CULTURE CONVENTION with Celebrity Guests!

APRIL 5-7, 2013

THE MONROEVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
Monroeville, Pennsylvania

SHOW HOURS:
NEW EXTENDED SHOW HOURS!

FRI 1pm – 9pm
SAT 10am – 8pm
SUN 10am – 4pm

GUESTS:

KAREN ALLEN: Karen Jane Allen is an American actress best known for her role as ” Marion Ravenwood” in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Allen has also had roles in films including National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978), The Wanderers (1979), Cruising (1980), Starman (1984), Scrooged (1988), The Sandlot (1993) and Poster Boy (2004). We are very pleased to announce this rare Signing Appearance.

DAVID PROWSE: Yes, this is a Big Deal! Best known for his role as DARTH VADER in the original three STAR WARS films. Mr. David Prowse is flying in from London to Pittsburgh for this rare appearance!

Mr. Prowse will be appearing ALL 3 DAYS!

KEVIN SORBO: - Best known for the roles of HERCULES: The Legendary Journeys, CAPTAIN DYLAN HUNT in ANDROMEDA and KULL in Kull The Conqueror. Very rare appearance!

MADISON LINTZ: Madison Lintz began her acting career when she was only 6 years old. Madison’s first appearance came in February 2011 on the show “It’s Supernatural” (2007). Madison’s big acting break came when she auditioned for the role of SOPHIA PELETIER on the hit show THE WALKING DEAD. If you are a WALKING DEAD fan, you will not want to miss her appearance!

SOFIA MILOS – Sofia is an Italian/Greek Actress. She is best known for her role as “YELINA SALAS” on CSI: MIAMI. She has also had recurring roles on THE SOPRANOS as “Mafia Boss ANNALISA ZUCCA”, as well as CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, FRIENDS, ER and many more. She ia an “A List” Celebrity! Don’t miss this chance to see her!

THE HONKY TONK MAN - ROY WAYNE FARRIS, better known by his ring name THE HONKY TONK MAN, is an American professional wrestler. He previously worked for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF)–now WWE. He is best known for his first run with WWF, where he held the WWF Intercontinental Championship for a record 64 weeks, and lost it to Ultimate Warrior in the very first pay-per-view of SummerSlam. He is the cousin of professional wrestler and color commentator Jerry “The King” Lawler.

REB BEACH – It’s not often you will get the chance to meet a ROCK STAR …… REB BEACH is the Rock Guitarist for WHITESNAKE! He has also been the guitarist for WINGER, DOKKEN, NIGHT RANGER and ALICE COOPER! Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

DAWN WELLS - An American actress known for playing “MARY ANN” on the TV sitcom GILLIGAN’S ISLAND! Dawn also appeared in guest roles television series such as 77 Sunset Strip, The Cheyenne Show on ABC, Maverick on ABC, and Bonanza on NBC. She reprised her character in the various Gilligan’s Island reunion specials, including three reunion movies Rescue from Gilligan’s Island, The Castaways on Gilligan’s Island and The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island.

CHRISTY HEMME- A TNA IMPACT WRESTLING Knockout! and former WWE DIVA! Today Christy is a ring announcer, interviewer and former model and singer currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling!

DWIGHT SCHULTZ – An American stage, television, film actor, and voice artist. He is best known for his roles as Captain “Howling Mad” MURDOCK on the 1980s action show THE A-TEAM, and as Reginald Barclay in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, STAR TREK: VOYAGER, and the film STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT. He is also well known in Animation as the Mad Scientist Dr. Animo in the BEN 10 TV series, Chef Mung Daal in the children’s cartoon Chowder, and Eddie the Squirrel in CatDog.

BRANDE RODERICK – An American Actress best known for her role as “LEIGH DYER” in BAYWATCH. Her recent film credits include, Starsky & Hutch, Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror, Club Wild Side 2 and The Nanny Diaries. In addition, she has guest-starred in, Joey, The Parkers, Just Shoot Me!, Fear Factor and Beverly Hills, 90210. Brande will be appearing on the new season of CELEBRITY APPRENTICE.

Pensacola Para Con: A Paranormal, Horror, Sci Fi, Anime, Gaming, and Costuming Convention (August 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Anime Convention
• Location: Florida
• Date: Saturday, August 17th 2013 - Sunday, August 18th 2013
• City: Anime Convention in Pensacola
• Event: Pensacola Para Con
• Address: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	PENSACOLA PARA CON: A Paranormal, Horror, Sci Fi, Anime, Gaming, & Costuming Convention
Convention Website Address
	http://www.pensacolaparacon.com
This convention will take place:
	over multiple days.
Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	08/17/2013
End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	08/19/2013
About This Convention
	Pensacola Paracon: A Convention for Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, Costuming, Fan and Indie Films, Artist, Celebrities, Comics, Renaissance, Cosplay, Steampunk, Theater, Performing, Literature, Publishing, Arts, Mystery, Art, Crafts, Collecting, Model Construction, Film Making, Paranormal, and more!We will offer celebrity meet and greets, discussion panels, workshops, screenings, demonstrations, events, and competitions. Join our Seville Quarter Zombies, Geeks and Freaks Masquerade Ball. Attend investigations at the Pensacola Victorian Inn and Gray House. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Making Strides with Breast Cancer. Guests Include: Rj Haddy SyFy’s Face Off, Richard Epcar Animation Voice Actor, Cindy Morgan CADDYSHACK & TRON, Jason Faunt Power Rangers & Resident Evil 6, Ari Lehman Jason: Friday the 13th, Kevin Galbraith AMC’s The Walking Dead, Addy Miller AMC’s The Walking Dead, Jerrad Dusan Vunovich The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Scott Tepperman SyFy Channel’s ‘Ghost Hunters International’, Alice Infinity Cosplay Model, Les Johnson NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Heidi Jo Medina Miss Pensacola USA, The 501st Legion: The Parjai Squad of the Florida Garrison, Luella Genie Christian Pensacola Costumers Guild, Mike Bobe Bobe Hobby House, Blacksheep Bobby Doll WWF/USWA/CWA Wrestler, Tom Roush Pensacola Film Commissioner, Carrie Hunter WEAR ABC3 TV Producer, Chasen Grieshop Particle9 Productions, Damon Bowie Illustrator, Brian Steward Illustrator, Wayne Davis Emerald Coast Space Society, and more Charity: Percentage of sales donated to American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Saturday, Aug 17 and 18 2013 (10 AM -6PM) Admission $10 Children 12 and under are free http://www.pensacolaparacon.com
Venue Name and Address
	Pensacola Interstate Fair Grounds Conference Bld 6655 Mobile Hwy Pensacola, fl 32526 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	120
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Anime
Additional Categories
	Book Festival Comic Books Gaming Horror Science Fiction and Fantasy Sports Collectibles
Guests
	Rj Haddy SyFy’s Face Off, Richard Epcar Animation Voice Actor, Cindy Morgan CADDYSHACK & TRON, Jason Faunt Power Rangers & Resident Evil 6, Ari Lehman Jason: Friday the 13th, Kevin Galbraith AMC’s The Walking Dead, Addy Miller AMC’s The Walking Dead, Jerrad Dusan Vunovich The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Scott Tepperman SyFy Channel’s ‘Ghost Hunters International’, Alice Infinity Cosplay Model, Les Johnson NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Heidi Jo Medina Miss Pensacola USA, The 501st Legion

Fan Expo Canada Adds Sports in 2013 with Hulk Hogan, Bobby Orr, Joe Montana, and More

Press Release:

FAN EXPO LAUNCHES FAN EXPO SPORTS, THE ULTIMATE SPORTS CELEBRITY EXPERIENCE

NEW ADDITION INCLUDES CELEBRITY GUESTS BOBBY ORR, JOE MONTANA, HULK HOGAN AND MANY MORE!

TORONTO, ON (March 6, 2013) - Canada’s favourite and largest fan convention,Fan Expo Canada^™, is expanding by adding a new genre to the show: Fan Expo Sports^™ - The Ultimate Sports Celebrity Experience.  The only convention of its kind to marry the worlds of pop culture with sports, the 2013 return of Fan Expo will see over 100,000 entertainment and sports fans unite at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to get a glimpse of their favourite celebrities.

“Sports are as much a part of pop culture as comics or science fiction,” says Steve Menzie, President of Hobby Star Marketing Inc.  ”There are many similarities in the celebrity experience, with everything from sports collectibles to equally devoted fans.  We are creating an event that unites fans of entertainment – whether sporting or cultural.  It’s a natural fit and will offer a winning combination for all Fan Expo fans.”

With a mission to provide the “ultimate sports celebrity experience,” Fan Expo Sports^™ goes above and beyond traditional sports shows that focus solely on signings and memorabilia.  Attendees will have a chance to meet their favourite sports celebrities, including Canadian hockey legends Martin Brodeur, Joe Sakic, Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr (in a rare public appearance); Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Joe Montana; wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan in his first Canadian appearance; Canadian horse racing champion, Ron Turcotte (Secretariat’s jockey) and many more!

Experience once-in-a-lifetime attractions including:

• CELEBRITY PHOTO SESSIONS: A chance of a lifetime to have your photo taken by a professional photographer with your favourite sports celebrity!  This is the only way to get a beautiful 8×10 glossy photo of you with one of our special guests in an intimate setting.
• AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS: A perfect opportunity to get that unique item signed by your favourite sports celebrity!  Be sure to check out the schedule so you don’t miss out!
• PANELS/Q&A’s: Our special guests will all be speaking and taking questions from the fans, live on stage!  Like your very own press conference, the Pros will be here to answer your questions about their careers or issues in the world sports.  You never know what they might say!  Celebrity sports journalists will moderate many of these panels!
• SEMINARS: Interested in hearing North America’s top sports agents tell you what it takes to earn scholarships or play professional sports?  Then listen to and participate in our numerous free seminars!  Soak it all in through many specialized sessions presented by the professional sports personalities!
• OVER 70,000 SQ FT OF SHOPPING MADNESS!: Hundreds of retailers from all over the continent join FAN EXPO SPORTS^™ to make your experience an unforgettable one!  Specializing in sports cards, licensed merchandise, sports memorabilia, equipment, jerseys, hats, and other collectables; these retailers have what you need.  It is THE area to find just what you’re looking for – whether it’s items from another era, posters, artwork, books, DVD’s, videos, toys or Tshirts – you will find it all here.

Fan Expo Canada^™ will return to Toronto from August 22^nd to 25^th, taking over the entire North and South buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with over 750,000 square feet, 100,000 fans and 900 retailers, artists and exhibitors.

For more information on Fan Expo Canada^™, visit http://www.fanexpocanada.com

About Fan Expo Canada^™:
Founded by Hobby Star Marketing Inc. as the Canadian National Comic Book Expo in 1995, FanExpo Canada^™ is an annual four-day multi-genre fan convention featuring comic, anime, science, fiction, horror and gaming.  The convention is the largest of its kind in Canada and among the largest in the world, filling the entire South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with over 90,000 attendees every August.  Other shows produced by Hobby Star Marketing Inc. include Toronto ComiCon^™ and FanExpo Vancouver^™.

Florida Supercon is July 4-7!

Florida Supercon is July 4-7, www.floridasupercon.com. Hundreds of guests, including: George Takei (Star Trek), Adam Baldwin (Firefly, Chuck), Laurie Holden (The Walking Dead), Jason David Frank (Power Rangers), Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Olivier Coipel (Thor, X-Men, AvX), George Perez (Crisis, Avengers), Nick Cardy (Teen Titans, Superman), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Garry Chalk (Transformers, Stargate), Sgt Slaughter (GI Joe, WWF), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen) and more!!!! Check out www.floridasupercon.com for all the info.

FLORIDA SUPERCON: South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention is 4 days of fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! FSC will be returning for year eight to the MIAMI AIRPORT CONVENTION CENTER (MACC).

Planning to attend? Let us know on the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/456431157712145

Tickets are on sale now at http://www.floridasupercon.com/buy-tickets

Green Ranger Morphs into Boston Comic Con 2013

Press Release:

Boston Comic Con welcomes Jason David Frank as a guest for the 2013 convention! Power Ranger fans can meet the actor for photos and autographs on April 20-21, 2013 at the Hynes Convention Center. It’s Morphin’ Time!

Jason David Frank holds the distinction of being featured in more Power Rangers episodes and full-length movies than any other actor in the show’s 20-year history. As Tommy Oliver, he appeared as the Mighty Morphin Green and White, Red Zeo, Red Turbo, and Black Dino Thunder Rangers.

A highly accomplished and widely respected martial artist in several different styles, Jason began his his full contact MMA career in 2006 and has won many competitions. Recently he broke a Guinness World Record by breaking seven boards while in free fall. Always an actor at heart, Jason has taken on several small and big screen roles with his most recent being The One Warrior.

Previously announced guests include: Sergio Aragones, Mark Bagley, Eric Basaldua, Nick Bradshaw, Mark Brooks, Jim Calafiore, Amanda Conner, Tony Daniel, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Joe Eisma, Braden Lamb, Norman Lee, Joseph Michael Linsner, David Mack, Ed McGuinness, Mike Mignola, Steve Niles, Dustin Nguyen, Jimmy Palmiotti, Shelli Paroline, George Perez, Khary Randolph, Amy Reeder, Don Rosa, Craig Rousseau, Alex Saviuk, Tim Sale, Tim Seeley, Jeff Shultz, William Stout, Arthur Suydam, Marcio Takara, Lee Weeks, Bill Willingham, Charles Paul Wilson III, JK Woodward, and Chrissie Zullo! Tell your friends!!

RSVP on Facebook!

Tickets are $25 per day or $40 for the weekend and available through Eventbrite at the link!

Artist alley and vendor table registration is also open. Forms can be found on the Boston Comic Con website.

About Boston Comic Con:
The Boston Comic Con is a 100% independently run comic book show committed to bringing the biggest and best comic creators to New England. Run by fans for fans, Boston Comic Con is not affiliated with any other convention tour or corporate interests. Hosting over 40,000 square feet of vendors selling comic books, toys, posters, trading cards, and other pop culture memorabilia, this is a destination event for geeks of any stripe. Next year’s convention will be held Saturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st opening at 10:00 am each day at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. For more information please go to our website at www.bostoncomiccon.com and follow us on Twitter (@BostonComicCon) and Facebook!

Wizard World Portland Comic Con 2013 to Feature The Walking Dead, The Real World: Portland, and More

Press Release:

‘The Walking Dead,’ Stan Lee Q&A, ‘MTV’s The Real World: Portland Hosted by WWE® Superstar The Miz®,’ Henry Winkler Panels Highlight Programming At Wizard World Portland Comic Con

‘Dean Cain, Morena Baccarin, Other Celebrity Panels, Portfolio Reviews, Creator Q&A’s, James Marsters Concert, Game Demos, Evening Parties, Costume Contests, ‘Kids Day’ at Oregon Convention Center, Feb. 22-24

NEW YORK and PORTLAND, Ore., February 4, 2013 – A wide variety of panels, from sessions with cast members from “MTV’s The Real World,” “The Walking Dead” and The Boondock Saints, to interactive Q&A’s with stars like Henry Winkler, Stan Lee, Dean Cain, Morena Baccarin and others highlight the programming offerings at the inaugural Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Feb. 22-24 at the Oregon Convention Center.  The diverse schedule also includes portfolio reviews by leading artists, gaming demonstrations, “Creator Spotlights,” an evening concert by James Marsters, evening parties, costume contests and more.

On Friday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m., fans can get a preview of the 28th season of “MTV’s The Real World” – right from the cast.  “MTV’s The Real World: Portland Panel Hosted By WWE® Superstar The Miz®” features the seven new “strangers” of The Real World, who are about to stop being polite and start getting real in Portland.  Friday also features a Creator Spotlight with the one and only Gail Simone (4:30), portfolio reviews by Glass House Graphics’ David Campiti (6 p.m.) and the Wizard World Portland Comic Con Kick Off Party (8 p.m., Splash Bar, 904 NW Couch St., Portland).

Saturday starts off strong with Winkler, best known to many fans as “The Fonz” on “Happy Days,” hosting a Q&A (11 a.m.).  Cain (1 p.m.), Lee (2:30 p.m.) James Hong (3 p.m.), Bruce Campbell (4:30) and “The Walking Dead” stars Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker (5:30 p.m.) will also answer fans’ questions in sessions, while creators like Scott Lobdell, Chris Claremont and Kurt Busiek are among the “Creator Spotlights.”  Lee will also conduct two private “meet and greets” (12:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., additional ticket required).  CBS Films presents The Last Exorcism Part II star Ashley Bell for a discussion of the upcoming movie (3:30 p.m.).  And the fun goes on when the sun goes down with the Adult Costume Contest (7 p.m.), After Party (9 p.m., Holocene, 101 SE Morrison St., Portland) and “Ghost of the Robot” concert featuring Marsters (8 p.m.).

Sunday’s full slate includes Q&As with Boondock Saints stars Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco (noon), Morena Baccarin (1 p.m.) and the tandem of Marsters and Juliet Landau (2 p.m.), more thought-provoking creator panels, and a slate of “Kids Day” activities, highlighted by the Kids Costume Contest (2 p.m.) and Green Ranger Power Hour with Jason David Frank (2 p.m.).

Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms at the Oregon Convention Center.  Most are included as part of standard Wizard World Portland Comic Con admission; VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities, as noted.  Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first served basis. Wizard World does not clear panel rooms unless attendee is seated in a section that is marked with a sign at the end of the row reading: “Row Will Be Cleared At The End Of Each Panel.”  Programming subject to change; attendees should check the schedule board on site and the Wizard Cons smartphone app for updates.

A full list of Wizard World Portland programming is below; further details on each at www.wizardworld.com/programming-portland.html (subjects, guests, times and rooms subject to change):

Friday, February 22
4:30 – 5:15pm Creator Spotlight: Gail Simone (Room C124)
5:00 – 5:45pm Building Your Portfolio (Room C120)
5:30 – 6:15pm The Writer, Artist Relationship W/ Kurt Busiek And Carlos Pacheco (Room C124)
6:00 – 7:00pm Portfolio Reviews! w/David Campiti  (Booth 1105/1107)
6:30 – 7:30pm MTV’s The Real World: Portland Panel Hosted By WWE® Superstar The Miz® (Room C124)
7:00 – 7:45pm Unexploded Cow Game Demo (Room C120)
8:00 – 11:00pm Wizard World Drink & Draw (Stir, Convention Center)
8:00 – 2:00am Wizard World Portland Comic Con Kick Off Party (Splash Bar @ 904 NW Couch St.)

Saturday, February 23
11:00 – 11:45am Henry Winkler Q&A (Room C124)
11:00 – 11:45am Creator Spotlight: Scott Lobdell (Room C120)
11:00 – 11:45am Breaking Into Comics (Room B119)
11:30 – 12:15pm Jason David Frank Meet And Greet – Paid Event (Room B119)
12:00 – 12:45pm Vampire Lore And Other Urban Myths And Legends W/Dr. Rebecca Housel (Room C124)
12:00 – 12:45pm Comics For Social Justice: The Making Of Oil And Water (Room C120)
12:00 – 12:45pm Storytelling With Michael Golden: Taking It To The Next Level (Room B119)
12:30 – 1:15pm Stan Lee Meet And Greet – Paid Event (Room C126)
12:30 – 1:15pm Cosplay Panel (Room B114)
1:00 – 1:45pm Dean Cain Q&A (Room C124)
1:00 – 1:45pm Amped: We Are The Robots (Room C120)
1:00 – 2:00pm A Writer’s Life: Making A Living In Comics (Room B119)
2:00 – 2:45pm Jason David Frank: Power Ranger Q&A (Room C124)
2:00 – 2:45pm Creator Spotlight: Chris Claremont (Room C120)
2:00 – 2:45pm Eberron & Beyond (Room B119)
2:30 – 3:30pm Portfolio Reviews! w/David Campiti (Booth 1105/1107)
2:30 – 3:15pm Creator Spotlight: Stan Lee (Room B114)
3:00 – 3:45pm James Hong Q&A (Room C124)
3:00 – 3:45pm Creator Spotlight: Kurt Busiek (Room C120)
3:00 – 3:45pm Illustration Techniques w/Val Mayerik (Room B119)
3:30 – 4:15pm Space Goat Productions Portfolio Review – WWP 2013 (Room C126)
3:30 – 4:15pm CBS Films: The Last Excorcism Part Ii (Room B114)
4:00 – 4:45pm Science Fiction Writers: Imagining Our Future (Room C124)
4:00 – 4:45pm The Artist Life: What Does It Take To Be A Working Artist In The Industry (Room C120)
4:00 – 4:45pm Lettering As Cosmetic Surgery: What To Do When The Art Is In The Way Of The Script w/Tom Orzechowski (Room B119)
4:30 – 5:15pm Bruce Campbell Q&A (Room B114)
5:00 – 5:45pm Serious Comics: Beyond Escapism (Room C120)
5:00 – 5:45pm Developing Fantasy Worlds (Room B119)
5:30 – 6:15pm Stan Lee Meet And Greet 2– Paid Event (Room C126)
5:30 – 6:15pm The Walking Dead Q&A w/Norman Reedus And Michael Rooker (Room B114)
6:00 – 8:00pm Ghosts Underground: The Superstitions Of Ghost Mine Explored (Room C124)
6:00 – 6:45pm Geek Slant (Room C120)
6:00 – 6:45pm Fish Cook Game Demo (Room B119)
7:00 – 9:00pm Wizard World Adult Costume Contest (Room B114)
8:00 – 9:00pm Ghost Of The Robot Concert – Paid Event (Room C120)
9:00pm – 2:00am Wizard World Portland Comic Con After Party (Holocene @ 1001 Se Morrison St.)

Sunday, February 24
11:30 – 12:15 Pm The Bronze Age W/ Mike Grell, Paul Gulacy And Val Mayerik (Room B119)
12:00 – 12:45pm Jason David Frank Meet And Greet – Paid Event (Room B119)
12:00 – 12:45pm Boondocks Saints Q&A (Room C124)
12:00 – 12:45pm Panel To Panel: Hereville And Creating All-Ages Comics (Room C120)
12:30 – 1:15pm Captions & Thought Balloons: What Are They For, Where Did The Go? (Room B119)
1:00 – 1:15pm Space Goat Productions Portfolio Review – WWP 2013 (Room C126)
1:00 – 1:45pm Morena Baccarin Q&A (Room C124)
1:00 – 1:45pm Geekdad/Geekmom: Raising Geek Generation 2.0 (Room C120)
1:30 – 2:15pm Building The Next Superhero (Room B119)
2:00 – 2:45pm James Marsters/Juliet Landau Q&A (Room C124)
2:00 – 2:45pm Wizard World Kids Costume Contest (Room C120)
2:30 – 3:30pm Portfolio Reviews! W/David Campiti (Booth 1105/1107)
2:30 – 3:15pm Basics Of Game Design (Room B119)
3:00 – 4:00pm The Green Power Ranger Power Hour (Room C120)

*Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first served basis. each room will be cleared before panels.

Wizard World Portland Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will 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.  Admission is free for kids 10 and under, and Sunday, Feb. 24, is “Kids Day,” with an array of programming specially designed for children.

Event hours are Friday, Feb. 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb, 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more on the 2013 Wizard World Portland Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-portland.html.

About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.

The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.

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