Chris Hemsworth, William Shatner, Stan Lee, WWE® Superstar CM Punk™ Top Stellar 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con Lineup
Paul Wesley, Jeri Ryan, Bruce Campbell, Scott
Bakula, 60 Other Celebrities, Dozens of Top Creators Set For Pennsylvania
Convention Center May 31 - June 3
NEW YORK and
PHILADELPHIA, May 1, 2012 – For more than a decade, Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con has
brought standout celebrities, comics creators and more to the Pennsylvania
Convention Center as one of the highlights of the city's pop culture
scene. But the 2012 lineup, set for Thursday,
May 31, through Sunday, June 3, featuring mega-stars Chris Hemsworth,
William Shatner, Stan Lee, WWE® Superstar CM Punk™ and more than 60 others,
may be the best and most diverse ever.
Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”) will appear on
Saturday and Sunday, while Hemsworth (The Avengers, Thor) and WWE®
Superstar CM Punk™ will be on site on Saturday, and comics legend Lee
(“Spider-Man,” “X-Men”) on Friday through Sunday.
Other hugely popular stars scheduled to attend
include Scott Bakula (“Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Quantum Leap”), Paul
Wesley (“The Vampire Diaries,” “24”), Kate Mulgrew (“Star Trek:
Voyager,” Remo Williams), James Marsters (“Buffy: The Vampire
Slayer,” “Torchwood”), Avery Brooks (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,”
“Spenser: For Hire”), Jeri Ryan (“Star Trek: Voyager,” “Boston Public”),
Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Evil Dead), Sam Witwer
(“Smallville,” “Being Human”), Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints,
Saw 3D), Melissa Joan Hart (“Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,” “Melissa
and Joey”), Joey Lawrence (“Melissa and Joey,” “Blossom”), Dean Cain (“Lois
& Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “90210”), James Hong (Blade
Runner, Kung Fu Panda), Hayden Panettiere (“Heroes,” Bring
It On), Jason Priestley (“Beverly Hills, 90210,” Tombstone), Luke
Perry (“Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Oz”), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the
Vampire Slayer; Dude, Where’s My Car?) and Juliet Landau
(“Angel,” Ed Wood).
VIP tickets are available now for fans who want to
secure their opportunity to meet many of the stars at the event. Fans can visit http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/philadelphia.html for links to VIP packages for
Hemsworth, Lee, Campbell, Ryan, Panettiere, WWE® Superstar CM Punk™, Bakula,
Wesley, Shatner, Marsters and group experiences with Boondock Saints, “Buffy:
The Vampire Slayer,” “Spartacus/Legend of the Seeker” and “Star Trek” Captains.
Wizard World Philadelphia 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.
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 at
interactive product exhibits and shop for collectible comics, movie and
television memorabilia, toys and games at scores of dealer booths.
Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con will also feature
special children's programming on Sunday, June 3, with face painting, art
projects, workshops, costume contest and other youth activities. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with
adult paid admission (up to two children per adult).
For more on the 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic
Con, including hours, celebrities, creators, vendors, 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.
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THE 2012 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
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Media
Contacts:
Jerry Milani, Wizard World, 646-380-2479 (o),
917-797-5663 (c), pr@wizardworld.com