Philadelphia, PA -- May 9, 2013
– Wizard World has been advised that Nathan Fillion will be unable to
attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con because of an unexpected scheduling
conflict. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
All
VIP Tickets, Serenity VIP Tickets, Photo Ops, Dual Photo Ops, Group Photo Ops
and Autographs will be refunded, please allow a few days for processing. If you
still wish to attend Philadelphia Comic Con, you can repurchase tickets at
wizardworld.com, email support@ticketleap.com, or call them directly at
877-849-5327 to exchange your tickets and receive a partial refund or pay the
difference for a new ticket. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Wizard
World Philadelphia will still be hosting other beloved crewmembers from
“Firefly,” and Serenity including Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, and Jewel Staite. They will be joined by other standout
celebrities attending include William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston
Legal”), Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee, “The Walking Dead” trio of
Michael Rooker, Norman Reedus and Jon Bernthal, Manu
Bennett (“Arrow,” The Hobbit: An
Unexpected Journey) and many others.
“Torchwood” and Zero
Dark Thirty star John Barrowman along with WWE® Superstars John
Cena® and Daniel Bryan® top the list of celebrity guests scheduled
to appear at the event, May 30 – June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. It is the third in the 2013
series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a
top-drawer collection of well-known artists and writers and a variety of
activities, exhibitors and special attractions.
Superstar comics creators scheduled to
attend include Bryan Hitch (“America's Got Powers,” “Wolverine”), Salvador
Larroca (“Avengers vs. X-Men,” “Captain America”), Leinil Yu (“Hulk,”
“Fantastic Four”) and Barry Kitson (“Thor,” “Spider-Man”).
Additionally, all full price attendees
will receive a free copy of the Exclusive Variant Cover of The Walking Dead
#1 comic, available only at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con.
Wizard World Comic Con events 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. Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con show
hours are Thursday, May 30, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, May 31, noon – 7 p.m.; Saturday,
June 1, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more on the 2013 Wizard World
Philadelphia Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.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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SAVE THE 2013-14 DATES *****
May
30 - June 2 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
June
28-30 – Wizard World New York City Experience
August
8-11 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September
20-22 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
October
18-20 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
November
22-24 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
January
24-26, 2014 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
February
7-9, 2014 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
April
4-6, 2014 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
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