'Star Wars,' 'Star Trek,' 'Ghostbusters' Groups, Cosplayers Among Fan Communities At Wizard World Austin Comic Con
Local
Groups Join Noted Cosplayer Ivy Doomkitty, 'Battlestar Galactica,'
'Doctor Who' Organizations In Entertaining Fans At Austin Convention
Center November 22-24
NEW YORK and AUSTIN, Texas, November 12, 2013
– Cosplay is flourishing at Wizard World events, and groups showing off
their affinity for all-time classics like Star Wars, “Star Trek,”
Ghostbusters and many other movies, TV shows, comics and other
characters will be on hand at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Nov. 22-24
at the Austin Convention Center. Famed cosplayer
Ivy Doomkitty will lead the way as thousands dress the part in a celebration of ultimate fandom all weekend.
Not
to be outdone, “Doctor Who,” “Battlestar Galactica” and steampunk
organizations will also represent their favorite genres well during the
event.
Groups scheduled to show their devotion at Wizard World Austin Comic Con include:
· 405th Infantry Division,
a community of prop and costume builders united in the common goal of
expanding the knowledge of costume and prop fabrication, letting anyone
build and wear costumes of the highest quality.
· 501st Legion Star Garrison,
an all-volunteer organization which seeks to promote interest in Star
Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to
facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events.
· Anomaly Podcast,
whose episode topics include Sci-fi and Fantasy television, film,
literature, games, interviews, costuming, geek culture and more. The
shows also release convention and renaissance festival reports.
· Austin Toy Museum,
a professional organization dedicated to the preservation and education
of the cultural significance of toys, consisting primarily of action
figures, key comic books, and popular character toys from the 1950's to
the early 1990's.
· Ark Angel, the local
Austin-based chapter of STARFLEET, which has provided “Star Trek” fans a
way to meet each other, make friends, have fun, give back to their
communities, and show that the dream of Gene Roddenberry can live long
and prosper.
· Battlestar Raven, serves as
Battlestar Galactica Fan Club's Flagship Chapter. It is a fan driven
website dedicated to “Battlestar Galactica” and fans from all series are
welcome to join.
· Central Texas Droids, a local
branch of the R2-D2 Builders Club, using the web as a common means to
gather information, share thoughts and ideas with one common goal... to
build its very own life size Astromech Droid.
· Central Texas Galactic Alliance,
a Star Wars fan group, formerly the Austin Fan Force, which focuses on
costuming and going to local events and participates in various
charities.
· DFW Ghostbusters, a non profit fan
group that brings together fans of the 80's blockbuster film. It assists
and encourages members to build screen accurate props and do public
appearances.
· Doctor Who Fan Club of Austin, a
local Austin Facebook Fan Club that participates in holding watch
parties, bound together by the love of “Doctor Who” and living the
values shared as Doctor Who fans.
· Doctor Who Fans Unite,
created to bring together fans of the long time running television show
Doctor Who and, in following with the beliefs of the main character,
its mission is to serve the community as a group.
· Fleet 31,
a free-to-join, international “Star Trek” fan organization, with an
emphasis on charity and having fun. It seeks to provide a community to
all “Star Trek” fans, as well as resources for those wanting costumes
and props.
· Ghostbusters ATX, made up of a group of
individuals who share a common enthusiasm for the 1984 classic
Ghostbusters. It hopes to spread joy and build a better community
through common love of this film.
· Heroes and Villains of Cosplay (HAVOC),
a cosplay and gaming community that promotes, supports, and
participates at a variety of charity and public events. Its goal is to
entertain as various Cosplay characters and provide smiles to patrons.
· Ikkicon,
a Japanese Animation and Pop-Culture Convention, held annually in
Austin, which traditionally runs for three days during the beginning of
the calendar year, priding itself in bringing together the most amazing
anime and pop-culture fans.
· Knights of the Alamo (KOTA),
a Star Wars community of fans and costumers who volunteer, perform
saber demonstrations, conduct Star Wars related panels, and take
pictures with fans.
· Lone Star Jedi / Lone Star Jedi Dallas,
a community charity organization made up of volunteer Battle Saber
Enthusiasts that originated deep in the heart of Central Texas. We learn
and teach saber combat and use those skills to perform shows and other
events.
· Punching the Walls of Reality, which has
weekly videos and podcasts as well as articles. If you’re a writer,
artist, or really anyone who has something interesting to say, we’d be
more than happy to conduct an interview and give you some free press.
· Rebel Legion Kessel Base,
an international Star Wars costuming organization created by, of and
for people interested in creating costumes from the Star Wars mythos.
Members research, create, build and improve costumes and share skills,
tips and ideas.
· The Revenant Rangers, a Steampunk
group that makes props for movies and costumes, helps to promote
steampunk community events, and participates in fund raisers for various
charities. They will have their "Brass Bison Saloon" set up for
pictures.
· Sith Shadow Council of Texas, a Star Wars fan group that uses costuming, lightsaber combat, and a love of all things Star Wars to raise money for charity.
· Space City Con,
the Gulf Coast's newest fan culture convention and family entertainment
pop culture expo for all ages. For fans of comics, sci-fi, fantasy,
gaming, literature and art.
· The Steam Engine Intrepid,
a renegade steampunk group out of San Antonio, Texas, but with scouts
in other cities, which prefers to travel by rail because the thought of
an airship sickens its leader, the Dark Professor.
· USS Joan Of Arc,
an active and spirited “Star Trek” / Sci-Fi group, always using
friendship, a forward-thinking, positive attitude and fun community
service to lay the groundwork for a bright future similar to what Star
Trek's creator, Gene Roddenberry, envisioned over 40 years ago.
· USS Navras,
the flagship chapter of the 1701st Fleet, a worldwide “Star Trek” fan
organization. From charity work to gaming, from public appearances to
appearances at children's hospitals, the 1701st Fleet proudly lives up
to its slogan of “Go Boldly... or Go Home.”
· USS Zavala,
a meeting chapter of STARFLEET International which actively fund raises
or volunteers for Toys for Tots, the Houston Area Women’s Center and
other charities its members care about.
Eisner Award Hall of
Famer Stan Lee, Norman Reedus of “The Walking Dead,” WWE® Superstar John
Cena® and “Star Trek” captains William Shatner and Scott Bakula are
among the top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Austin Comic
Con. The standout roster will also include Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead,
Erica Durance of “Smallville” and “Saving Hope,” Jewel Staite of
“Firefly,” The Karate Kid Ralph Macchio, “Machete Kills” director Robert
Rodriguez and many others. It is the eighth and final event 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.
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 Austin Comic Con.
Superstar comics creators scheduled to
attend include Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green
Lantern”), Greg Capullo (“Batman,” “Spawn”), Mark Bagley (“Fantastic
Four,” “Utimate Spider-Man”), Kenneth Rocafort (“Superman,” “Action
Comics”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), “Zombie King”
Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”) and Michael Golden
(“Hulk,” “Daredevil”).
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 Austin Comic Con show hours are Friday, Nov. 22, 3-8
p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. - 5
p.m.
For more on the 2013 Wizard World Austin Comic Con, visit
http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard
World (OTCBB: WIZD) 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.
The full event schedule can be found at
www.wizardworld.com.
Wizard World 2013 ScheduleNovember 22-24 – Wizard World Austin Comic ConWizard World 2014 ScheduleJanuary 24-26 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
February 7-9 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
March 7-9 – Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con
March 28-30 – Wizard World Louisville Comic Con
April 4-6 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
May 2-4 – Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con
May 30-June 1 – Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con
June 19-22 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 1-3 – Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con
August 21-24 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 12-14 – Wizard World Richmond Comic Con
September 26-28 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
October 11-12 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
October 31-November 2 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 7-9 – Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - November 12, 2013 - 
NEW YORK, November 11, 2013 – Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams,
in conjunction with Wizard World, Inc., will conduct a series of
charity comics art auctions at Wizard World's pop culture conventions
across the United States, beginning at Austin Comic Con, Nov. 22-24, it
was announced today by Adams and Wizard World Chairman & CEO John
Macaluso. A portion of proceeds from the auctions, which will be
comprised of pieces donated by Adams and other notable comics artists,
will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
