JAN 234: Batwoman Joins Arrowverse – Wizard World Chicago 2018 Preview (08/12/18)

August 12, 2018 Podcast 1:52:05

Ruby Rose is the CW Batwoman! The James Gunn saga continues! The Oscars have a new category! More Marvel on Netflix this year! Plus, a preview of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2018 and details about the Sony Universe of Marvel Characters! And a big announcement at the top of the show!

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[00:02:58] Big Announcement!

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[01:27:44] Wizard World Chicago 2018 Preview

ROSEMONT, Ill., August 2018 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule by celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, August 23-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. And the lineup of celebrities scheduled to attend is a stellar one, featuring  Tom Welling (“Smallville,” “Lucifer”), Ian Somerhalder (“The Vampire Diaries”), “The X-Files” headliners Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny , six stars of the cast of “Outlander” (Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Graham McTavish, Lotte Verbeek, Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton)  and Guardians of the Galaxy standout Pom Klementieff  headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza.

Welling, the “Outlander” cast (except McTavish), Anderson and Klementieff will appear on Saturday and Sunday; Duchovny, Somerhalder and Bautista will attend on Saturday only; McTavish is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Other celebrities scheduled to attend include the “Boy Meets World” foursome of Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and  Rider Strong, David Krumholz (“Firefly,” Serenity),  Christy Carlson Romano (“Kim Possible”), Matt Ryan (“Constantine,” “Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag”), Nichelle Nichols (“Star Trek”), Michael Rosenbaum  (“Smallville,” “The Justice League”), James Marsters and Charisma Carpenter  (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Holly Marie Combs and Brian Krause  (“Charmed”), Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory ), Gregg Sulkin (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Marvel’s Runaways”), Henry Winkler  (“Happy Days,” “Barry”) and Thomas Ian Nicholas ( Rookie of the Year, American Pie).

Wizard World Comic Con Chicago will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon.

Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Chicago will feature Diana Gabaldon ( Outlander novels), Dan Brereton (“Nocturnals,” “Batman: Thrillkiller”),  Gene Ha (“Mae,” “Justice League”), Tom Cook (“Masters of the Universe,” “Smurfs”),  Bob Camp (“Ren & Stimpy”), Andrew Pepoy (“The Simpsons,” “Archie”),  Kurt Lehner (“Gargoyles,” “Marvel Action Hour”), Jose Delbo (“Raggedy Ann,” “The Beatles”), Dan Dougherty (“Beardo,” “Touching Evil”), Jonathan Glapion  (“Batgirl,” “Wonder Woman”) and Arthur Suydam (“Deadpool,” “Marvel Zombies”), Rebecca Rothschild (“Warshiner,” “Mortal Combat X”) and more.

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 10th event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Chicago show hours are Thursday, August 23, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, August 24, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, August 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.

Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 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.

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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