Believe in Heroes: Chris Hemsworth, Stan Lee, Lou Ferrigno, Top Artists Have 'The Avengers' Covered at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 – June 3 At Pennsylvania Convention Center
Fans Can Meet, Get Sketches From More Than A Dozen
Artists Who Have Worked On The Blockbuster Franchise
NEW YORK and
PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2012 – “The Avengers” fever has hit the world by storm, with the
newly-released feature film racking up huge box office numbers and critical
acclaim, and interest in all things related to the blockbuster franchise
soaring. What could be better for fans
than meeting some of the men and women who have made the characters and stories
such a huge hit?
At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center, fans can meet Chris Hemsworth, who plays
Thor, Stan Lee, co-creator of the franchise and its characters, and more
than a dozen comic book artists who have worked on numerous titles. Hemsworth, who also stars as the ‘Huntsman’
in Universal’s big revisionist fairy tale SNOW WHITE
AND THE HUNTSMAN opposite Charlize Theron and Kristen
Stewart this summer, will attend the event on Saturday, June 2, while Lee
will be on hand from Friday, June 1, through Sunday, June 3. Lee is simply one of the most influential
leaders in the comics industry, as he has been for decades. Both will meet fans, be available for photo
ops, sign autographs and discuss their respective roles in the franchise's
success.
But it doesn't stop there. Lou Ferrigno, known to millions as
“The Incredible Hulk” from the 1977-82 hit TV series and provided the voice for
The Hulk in the current film, will also be on hand from Friday through Sunday,
June 1-3.
And at least 15 creators, whose credits in addition
to the flagship “Avengers” include popular titles such as “Ultimate Avengers
vs. New Ultimates,” “Avengers Assemble,” “Mighty Avengers” and “Avengers Academy,” will have Wizard World
Philadelphia Comic Con Artist Alley tables, featuring their “Avengers” work and
sketching for fans. Among the talented
artists are Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, Harvey Tolibao, Ariel
Olivetti, Kate Bradley, Jim Calafiore, Mike Lilly, Khoi Pham, Tom Raney, Mark
Stegbauer, Miguel Sepulveda, Tom Raney, Jamal Igle, Alitha E. Martinez and
Rodney Ramos.
Other top celebrities such as William Shatner
(“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Scott Bakula (“Star Trek: Enterprise,”
“Quantum Leap”), Jeri Ryan (“Star Trek: Voyager,” “Body of Proof”), WWE®
Superstar CM Punk™ and Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness,
“Burn Notice”) are also scheduled among more than 60 special guests at Wizard
World Philadelphia Comic Con.
Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, produced by
Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages
and dozens of celebrities and industry professionals 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.
For more on the event, including hours, celebrities,
creators, vendors, VIP and photo opportunities, programming schedules, evening
entertainment, autographs, sponsorship and volunteer information and more,
visit http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-pa.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.
***** SAVE
THE 2012-13 DATES *****
May 31 -
June 3 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 9-12
– Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September
29-30 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
October 26-28
– Wizard World Austin Comic Con
November 30
- December 2 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
TBD 2013 –
Wizard World Toronto Comic Con
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Media
Contacts:
Jim
DeLorenzo, 215-266-5843, jim@jhdenterprises.com