Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque Added To Largest Pop Culture Convention Schedule, June 19-21, 2015
Company
Acquires Naming Rights for event at Albuquerque Convention Center from
Founder Greg Derrick; 27 Shows Now On 2015 Calendar
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 1, 2015 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) today announced the addition of Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque to
its 2015 schedule, bringing the current number of Wizard World events
scheduled this year to 27. Wizard World acquired naming rights to the
event, set for June 19-21, 2015, at the Albuquerque Convention Center,
from founder and longtime owner Greg Derrick.
Celebrity and comics creator guests and other details about the event will be announced in the coming weeks.
“Albuquerque
has a vibrant, enthusiastic fan base that we believe will be excited to
see us build on what Greg and his team have established,” said John Macaluso
, Wizard World CEO. “It is an area we have targeted for some time and
we will get to work right away to make Wizard World Comic Con
Albuquerque a great experience for fans, celebrities, artists and
vendors.”
"I
am excited Wizard World can continue the tradition of our show,” said
Derrick. “This is a great way for our loyal attendees in the Albuquerque
area to celebrate their fandom."
Wizard
World Comic Con Albuquerque is one of 12 new shows on the 2015 Wizard
World calendar. It will be held concurrently with Wizard World
Sacramento 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,
cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming,
original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Comic Con
Albuquerque show hours are Friday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 20,
10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wizard
World Comic Con Albuquerque 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.
About Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (http://www.wizardworld.com
) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America
that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television,
cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming,
original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of
topical programming 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 launched ConTV, a digital media
channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor
Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM. Fans can interact with Wizard World on
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
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