BOOM! Studios Announces Arune Singh as VP, Marketing

Newly Created Role Highlights Top Hires and Promotions
Heading Into 2017

Los Angeles, Calif. (December 5, 2016) – BOOM! Studios announced that it has hired Arune Singh as Vice President, Marketing. In this newly created role, Singh will report to Filip Sablik, President of Publishing and Marketing, while overseeing all day-to-day aspects of marketing, communications, and social media, in addition to brand development and new corporate initiatives. The BOOM! Studios marketing team includes Mel Caylo, Marketing Manager, and Stephanie Hocutt, Social Media Coordinator.

Singh began his career in the entertainment industry in 2001 as a columnist for IGN and soon joined ComicBookResources.com as a staff writer. In 2007, Singh joined Marvel Entertainment’s publishing team where he led the communications team through major launches including the introduction of Miles Morales, the landmark super hero marriage in Astonishing X-Men and record-breaking events like Avengers vs X-Men. In 2013, he was promoted to Executive Director, TV Communications and led the publicity launch of Marvel Television with series including “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Marvel’s Daredevil,” and more. In 2015, he moved to Syfy in the role of Vice President, Publicity before recently joining BOOM! Studios.

“Since I was a kid, there’s no medium I’ve loved as much as graphic fiction and I’m thrilled to re-enter the industry with BOOM! Studios,” said Singh. “From titles like LUMBERJANES to KLAUS to MOUSE GUARD to MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, BOOM! is creating premiere storytelling that truly brings new voices and readers to comic shops, with an unparalleled team of people behind the scenes who represent the future of the entertainment industry.”

This new hire follows other key personnel moves for BOOM! Studios in a record-setting sales year which saw the company launch one of the biggest new series of the year (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS) with over one million units sold; celebrating LUMBERJANES selling over 500,000 copies; and delivering the top-selling comic book in October (BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA/ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #1):

• Kate Henning has been hired as Operations Manager. Henning began her career at Diamond Comic Distributors as a Brand Manager in the Purchasing department. Over her 5 years there, she developed a sterling reputation of working with publishers. In 2013, Henning was hired by IDW, where she served as the publisher’s Sales & Operations Manager. In her new role, Henning will oversee BOOM!’s publishing logistics along with printer and distributor relationships.
• Dafna Pleban has been promoted to Editor, Talent Development. Pleban has been with BOOM! since 2009 and has been instrumental in discovering and developing high-performing talent for many years. This new designation reflects her continued success in identifying singular talents including Russ Manning Award nominee Vanesa R. Del Rey (THE EMPTY MAN, Black Widow) and Russ Manning Award winner Dan Mora (KLAUS, WWE: THEN. NOW. FOREVER.).
• Alex Galer has been promoted to Associate Editor. Galer started at BOOM! in 2012 and has been a passionate ambassador for titles such as BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, BILL & TED and POWER RANGERS. He also shepherded the Harvey Award-winning PEANUTS:  A TRIBUTE TO CHARLES M. SCHULZ HC, a book that was years in the making.
• Cameron Chittock has been promoted to Associate Editor. Chittock joined BOOM! in 2013 as part of the publisher’s acquisition of Archaia. He has played a significant role in continuing and developing the Archaia imprint, as well as working on the Eisner Award nominated maxi-series, THE SPIRE. Chittock has also been an instrumental part of the MOUSE GUARD team with David Petersen as it celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
• Stephanie Hocutt has been promoted to Social Media Coordinator. Hocutt joined BOOM! in 2013 as a PR Assistant before her title changed to Marketing Assistant in 2015 to reflect her broader role in the department. In 2016, she spearheaded the growth in the publisher’s social media channels including launching dedicated Tumblrs for BOOM! Box and KaBOOM!. Hocutt has also significantly increased BOOM!’s reach and engagement on established platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Michelle Ankley has been promoted to Production Designer. After interning with the company, Ankley started with BOOM! in late 2013 in the Operations Department and moved to the Production Team in early 2015. Her design work has included the IRREDEEMABLE PREMIER HC, THE BAKER STREET PECULIARS, and LUMBERJANES/GOTHAM ACADEMY.  

Added Sablik, “This was the biggest year for BOOM! Studios in our history. We’re excited to announce the addition and development of key personnel who will all play critical roles in delivering what we believe will be an even bigger 2017.”

About BOOM! Studios
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates New York Times best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning comic books and graphic novels. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four distinct imprints. The "Studios" imprint is home to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Grant Morrison's Klaus, and The Woods. Imprint "BOOM! Box" publishes Lumberjanes, Steve Jackson Games' Munchkin, and Giant Days. All-Ages imprint "KaBOOM!" publishes Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts, Jim Davis’ Garfield, and Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time. And the "Archaia" imprint is home to Mouse Guard, Cow Boy, and numerous Jim Henson Company properties. Since 2013, BOOM! Studios has had a unique first-look feature film relationship with 20th Century Fox and since August 2014 BOOM! has had a similar first-look relationship with Fox's television studio to develop properties for the small screen.

BLUEFIN CONCLUDES 2016 WITH A SPECIAL

YEAR-END WAREHOUSE HOLIDAY SALE AND

ONLINE HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY CONTEST

Come To Bluefin’s SoCal Headquarters THIS Saturday For Significant Savings On A Massive Array Of Products From Tamashii Nations, Bandai Hobby, Shokugan And More; Fans Everywhere Invited To Enter Holiday Master Grade Giveaway Contest For A Psycho Zaku Master Grade Kit From Gundam Thunderbolt!!

Anaheim, CA, December 6, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, concludes 2016 with a very special Year-End Warehouse Sale that will take place on Saturday, December 10^th at the company’s headquarters located in Anaheim CA.

The Bluefin 2016 Year-End Warehouse Sale takes place from 8:00am to 4:00pm at Bluefin headquarters located at: 3321 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806. More details available at: http://bit.ly/2g28SGo.

Collectors and fans are invited to browse a massive selection of figures, model kits, toys and other products from a leading brands including Tamashii Nations, Bandai Hobby and Shokugan and others that will be available for purchase at significantly discounted prices.

The event will be complemented by tasty Japanese snacks and cuisine provided by the OKAMOTO Food Truck.

Bluefin and Bandai Hobby also invite fans across North America to enter a special Holiday Master Grade Giveaway Contest. The Grand Prize is a Psycho Zaku Master Grade model from the anime/manga smash hit, Gundam Thunderbolt. Designed with heightened proportions and mechanical features, the Psycho Zaku includes giant special booster, fully articulated sub-arms that can fold into backpack, realistic joint and power pipe covers, sole mounted-claws and an arsenal of weapons accessories. Enter now at:  http://bit.ly/2h0GFzA.

About Bluefin

Based in Anaheim, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Kotobukiya, Capcom, Blitzway and Iron Studios, is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Hero Cross, Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce Collectibles products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

Dean Haspiel, Rob Guillory, Ty Templeton, Neal Adams Headline Artist Alley At Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, January 6-8

Tom Cook, Danny Fingeroth, Phil Ortiz, Billy Martin, Steve Geiger, Michael Golden, Howard Chaykin Also Among Superstar Artists And Writers At New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

NEW ORLEANS, December 6, 2016 – Eisner Award winners Dean Haspiel (“Bored to Death,” “Billy Dogma”), Rob Guillory (“Chew”), Ty Templeton (“Batman & Robin Adventures,” “JLA”), Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Tom Cook (“Justice League,” “Batman”), Billy Martin (“TMNT,” lead guitarist, Good Charlotte), Danny Fingeroth (“Spider-Man,” “Iron Man”) and Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), are among the leading comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, January 6-8. It is the seventh visit to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and the first event on the 2017 Wizard World Comic Con calendar.

Other superstar creators in Artist Alley in New Orleans include Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”), Michael Golden (“Batman,” “Spider-Man”), Howard Chaykin (“Avengers 1959,”  “JSA”), Steve Geiger (“Bloodshot,” “Scion”), Fred Van Lente (“Marvel Zombies,” “Incredible Hercules”), Pere Perez (“Faith,” “Archer & Armstrong”), Sam Humphries (“Our Love is Real,” “Jonsey”), Dr. Travis Langley (“Batman and Psychology”), Joe Quinones (“Howard the Duck,” “Savage Wolverine”), Victor Dandridge (“The Samaritan,” “Origins Unknown”), Genese Davis (“The Holder’s Dominion ), Clinton Hobart (Disney licensed fine artist) and many others.

Top celebrities attending the event include Carrie Fisher ( Star Wars), Tom Felton (Harry Potter franchise), Christopher Lloyd and Tom Wilson (Back To The Future), Stephen Amell (“Arrow”), David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”), Michael Rooker (“The Walking Dead,” Guardians of the Galaxy), WWE® Superstars Batista ™ (Dave Bautista) and Finn Bálor™, Nichelle Nichols (“Star Trek”), David Ramsey (“Arrow”), Michael Cudlitz (“The Walking Dead”), Jewel Staite (Serenity, “Firefly”), Theo Rossi (“Luke Cage,” “Sons of Anarchy”), Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, X-Men), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy , “Gilmore Girls”), Peter Mayhew (Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back ), Sam Jones (“The Flash,” Ted), Ryan Hurst (“Sons of Anarchy”), Joonas Suotamo ( Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens), and more.

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. The first event on the 2017 Wizard World calendar, New Orleans show hours are Friday, January 6, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, January 7, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, January 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For more on the 2017 Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, visit http://wizd.me/NewOrleansPR .

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com ) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, gaming, graphic novels, toys, sci-fi, 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 ComicConBox™ ( www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service and Wizard World Rewards among its initiatives. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2017 Wizard World Comic Con schedule is available at: www.wizardworld.com/wizcon.html .

‘SUPERMANSION: WAR ON CHRISTMAS’ BEGINS STREAMING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 ON CRACKLE

First Look Clip Available to Download!

Season One’s Bryan Cranston, Keegan-Michael Key and Seth Green Are Joined By Jim Parsons and Gary Anthony Williams Who Bring New Characters To Life

Stream for Free Using the Crackle App For TVs, Connected Devices, Game Consoles and Mobile Devices or Online

Santa (Gary Anthony Williams) and Titanium Rex (Bryan Cranston) in Crackle’s “SuperMansion: War On Christmas.” (CRACKLE)

Sneak Peek Clip: https://youtu.be/vFUvVFp5p70

Crackle, Sony's free streaming service, today released the very first clip from their holiday-themed installment of the Emmy®-nominated “SuperMansion.” The original special, “SuperMansion: War On Christmas,” premieres this coming Thursday, December 8 with voiceover stars Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”), Emmy® Award-winner Keegan-Michael Key (“Key & Peele”), and Seth Green (“Family Guy”) are joined by guest stars Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”) and Gary Anthony Williams (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows). 

“SuperMansion: War On Christmas” focuses on a dysfunctional group of self-righteous superheroes, The League of Freedom, who can’t agree on anything, but  must band together to save Christmas when an interstellar imp, Mr. Skibumpers (Jim Parsons), unleashes a real-life Santa Claus (Gary Anthony Williams) who experiences an existential crisis and runs amok. Ultimately, the team comes to understand that their differences of opinion are what the holiday spirit is all about.

Also returning to the seasonal special are voiceover stars Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), Dan Stevens (“Downton Abbey”), Heidi Gardner (The Groundlings), Tucker Gilmore (Frozen), and Zeb Wells (“Robot Chicken”), and the late, Anton Yelchin (Star Trek). 

“SuperMansion: War On Christmas” is created and produced by Matthew Senreich (“Robot Chicken”) and Zeb Wells who also serves as a writer. Seth Green, John Harvatine IV, Eric Towner, Tom Root, Bryan Cranston, James Degus and Moon Shot Entertainment join as executive producers with production by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. 

Season two of “SuperMansion” will return in early 2017.  You can binge-watch all 13 episodes of season one for free on Crackle now.

The original special and new season of the Emmy-nominated series builds on Crackle’s growing slate of original premium content, which includes season two of the original drama series “The Art of More,” with Dennis Quaid, Kate Bosworth, Cary Elwes and Christian Cooke (which returned on November 16);  the network’s newest drama, “StartUp,” with Martin Freeman, Adam Brody, Edi Gathegi and Otmara Marrero; the upcoming original comedy movie Mad Families with Charlie Sheen and Leah Remini; the weekly live game show series “Sports Jeopardy!” with Emmy® award-winning sportscaster Dan Patrick; the flagship Emmy®-nominated,  award-winning series, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” with Jerry Seinfeld; and the upcoming “Snatch,” based on the iconic British cult film, starring Dougray Scott, Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino and Lucien Laviscount . Crackle original movies include Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser, starring David Spade, the first ever digital sequel to a major motion picture; Dead Rising: Endgame starring Jesse Metcalfe and Dennis Haysbert; and Dead Rising: Watchtower.

About Crackle

Crackle, a unit of Sony Pictures Television, programs Hollywood movies, popular TV shows, original series and feature films for the worlds connected audience.  Available in 21 countries on every screen, Crackle is always freely accessible with no subscription or commitments required.  The streaming service houses a robust library of original programming available anytime, anywhere on every connected device. Crackle is available on Facebook or follow @Crackle on Twitter for real time updates.  For additional information, please go to www.crackle.com.

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES A PREQUEL FOR THE HIT MANGA SERIES GANGSTA WITH THE RELEASE OF GANGSTA: CURSED.

Edgy New Crime Thriller Explores The Dark And Often Violent Pasts Of Key Characters From The Explosive Original Neo-Noir Manga Series

San Francisco, CA, December 5, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands the mysterious world first depicted in the manga crime thriller, GANGSTA., with the release of a new spin-off series, GANGSTA: CURSED., on December 20^th.

The edgy new manga features story by Kohske, the creator of the original GANGSTA. series, with artwork by Syuhei Kamo, and contains prequel stories for several of the main characters that appeared in the initial series. GANGSTA: CURSED. is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers and will be published in print under the VIZ Signature imprint with an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN. The original GANGSTA. manga series (also published by VIZ Media, rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers) has been a repeated Bookscan Top 50 as well as New York Times bestseller and has also inspired a popular anime adaptation. 

In GANGSTA: CURSED., killing is all Spas has ever known, and he does it without doubt or remorse. Taught to believe he’s ridding the world of monsters, he sees the extermination of the Twilights as a necessary step toward making Ergastulum a safer place. Until the day when he’s forced to confront the horrifying truth that the real monster might be…him.

“GANGSTA. is a successful crime thriller and one of the most popular recent titles from the VIZ Signature catalog,” says Leyla Aker, Senior Vice President, Publishing. “The gritty drama and suspense mixed with non-stop action that made the original series such a hit will captivate readers again with the launch of GANGSTA: CURSED. We invite fans to cap off the year with this explosive new release.”

Manga creator Kamo began his professional career working on the original GANGSTA. series as an assistant to the series creator, Kohske. Gangsta: Cursed. is his first series.

GANGSTA. creator Kohske made her manga debut in 2009 with the short story “Postman” which appeared in Shonen GanGan magazine. Her first full-fledged series, GANGSTA., began running in Monthly Comic Bunch in 2011 and became an instant hit. More information about Kohske’s work can be found on her website at: http://gokohske.o-oi.net/.

For additional information on manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.

SHUTTER #25 CROSSOVER EVENT: SPECIAL BRANDON GRAHAM VARIANT COVER REVEALED 
 

Image Comics is pleased to reveal Brandon Graham’s special variant cover of SHUTTER #25, the highly anticipated crossover event in the fan-favorite series written by Joe Keatinge (RINGSIDE, GLORY) and illustrated by Leila del Duca (AFAR).

"What a wonderfully unique way to acknowledge the founders,” said Image Vice-President and Shadowline Publisher Jim Valentino when he received word of this special crossover issue. “I'm very proud to have been asked to have my character participate in Joe and Leila's wonderful series. And, for all those fans who want to see SHADOWHAWK’s return to comics...here ya go!"

“The SHUTTER team found a great way to celebrate the history of Image Comics—and the universal love of two of the most important meals EVER combined into the best meal (Eat it, Dinner)!” said Graham (KING CITY, PROPHET).

SHUTTER #25 Cover A by Leila del Duca and Owen Gieni (Diamond code: OCT160596), as well as SHUTTER #25 Cover B by Brandon Graham (Diamond code: SEP168121), will hit comic book stores Wednesday, December 28th. Final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, December 5th.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

Wizard World, Inc. Enters Into Definitive Financing Agreement With Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd. ("Bristol")

Bristol is Among Wizard World’s Largest Shareholders and Long Term Investors

LOS ANGELES, December 5, 2016 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) (the “Company”), a leading exhibitor in the pop-culture and comic con space, today announced that it has entered into a definitive financing agreement with Bristol Investment Fund, Ltd. ("Bristol"), one of its largest shareholders and long term investors. The net proceeds of the offering will be used by the Company for the purpose of providing working capital for existing operations and for the creation of new vertical operating units.

Paul Kessler, a well-regarded financier, investor and operator serves as both the portfolio manager of Bristol and the Chairman of Wizard World. Mr. Kessler stated: “I have been involved in the day-to-day operations of Wizard World since late spring with a focus on operations, strategy, internal controls, and governance. With the guidance of our external legal and financial advisors, which include Lucosky Brookman LLP, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, DLA Piper, Freeh Group International Solutions, LLC, Redwood Capital, and Brio Financial Group each of whom we acknowledge and to whom we express gratitude, we have made, and continue to make, progress in each of these areas. I believe we have assembled a highly-regarded and exceptionally qualified management team during this time of transition. The financing by Bristol provides a solid fiscal foundation enabling the Company to drive toward future success by focusing on the existing business as well as some new business extensions. We have great plans on the table for Wizard World.”

Wizard World is scheduled to produce 16 shows in 2017. John D. Maatta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wizard World, stated: “The investment by Bristol insures the Company’s ability to aggressively move forward into 2017, and beyond. The second half of 2016 was a re-set and rebuilding period during which the Company moved aggressively to professionalize its operations and systems while containing costs and greatly enhancing the entertainment value at its shows. The Company is being actively converted from a “mom and pop” road show carnival culture into a significant live event and entertainment company. While continuing to revamp the existing business operations, the Company, during the first two quarters of 2017, plans to move into new vertical brand extensions designed and contemplated to compliment and grow the existing business. We have cut costs, restructured the executive roster, and re-imagined the core nature of the company. In a material break from the past, the Company is now operated professionally, by professionals in the entertainment space”

Maatta continued: “With the new investment in the company comes the renewed commitment and continuing obligation that we all have to do everything that we can do as a company to enhance value for the shareholders, produce extraordinary events for the fans, while respecting our employees and enhancing revenue and aggressively containing costs. It is a new and very positive day at Wizard World.”

About Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, gaming, graphic novels, toys, sci-fi, 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 ComicConBox™ (www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service and Wizard World Rewards among its initiatives. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve certain risks and uncertainties. The actual results or outcomes of Wizard World, Inc. may differ materially from those anticipated. Although Wizard World, Inc. believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any such assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. Therefore, Wizard World, Inc. can provide no assurance that any of the forward-looking statements contained in this letter will prove to be accurate.

In light of the significant uncertainties and risks inherent in the forward-looking statements included in this letter, such information should not be regarded as a representation by Wizard World, Inc. that its objectives or plans will be achieved. Included in these uncertainties and risks are, among other things, fluctuations in operating results, general economic conditions, uncertainty regarding the results of certain legal proceedings and competition. Forward-looking statements consist of statements other than a recitation of historical fact and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "intend," "expect," "will," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Because they are forward-looking, such statements should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Wizard World, Inc.'s most recent Annual and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading entitled "Risk Factors." Wizard World, Inc. does not undertake an obligation to update pu

BESTSELLING SERIES SEVEN TO ETERNITY RUSHED BACK TO PRINT

Image Comics is pleased to announce that SEVEN TO ETERNITY #2 and #3 of the bestselling series written by Rick Remender, drawn by Jerome Opeña, and colored by Matt Hollingsworth—SEVEN TO ETERNITY—has gone back to print again in order to keep up with ongoing growth in customer demand.

In SEVEN TO ETERNITY readers meet The God of Whispers—a dark tyrant who has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal. The God of Whispers’ spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless band of magic users in their desperate bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires.

SEVEN TO ETERNITY remains available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.

SEVEN TO ETERNITY #2, 3rd printing (Diamond Code OCT168988) and SEVEN TO ETERNITY #3, 2nd printing (Diamond Code OCT168989), SEVEN TO ETERNITY #4 Cover A by Opeña and Hollingsworth (Diamond Code OCT160635), SEVEN TO ETERNITY #4 Cover B by Tocchini will be available on Wednesday, December 28th. The final order cutoff deadline for comics retailers is Monday, December 5th.

Select praise for SEVEN TO ETERNITY:

“Seven to Eternity by Remender & Jerome Opeña is f*cking awesome! Amazing world building, just really dense, smart stuff. Don't miss it!” —Robert Kirkman

“Seven to Eternity has a compelling opening, a vivid (and vividly rendered) setting and a quietly mysterious central character—all of which make for a terrific narrative hook.” —Paste Magazine

“Very much the opulent fantasy you'd expect.” —Kieron Gillen

“Will suck you in, chew you up, and spit you out” —Nerdist 

“Gorgeous.” —UPROXX

“Has the potential to be thrilling and strange, and we need more of that in comics.” —Comics Alliance

“Unapologetically deep, gorgeously illustrated, and as inviting as it is complex. The brisk pacing and lack of clear cut direction can mar initial comprehension, but the excellent early focus on family, coupled with the ridiculous amount of beautiful imagery, carries it on through.” —IGN

“Starts with a bang and doesn’t let up.” —Fangoria

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

A LAND CALLED TAROT, BELOVED ISLAND TALE, GETS HARDCOVER COLLECTION THIS FEBRUARY
Gael Bertrand’s serialized fantasy collected for the first time
 

Fan-favorite writer/artist Gael Bertrand will release his esoteric fantasy tale A LAND CALLED TAROT, originally serialized in ISLAND, in hardcover this February.

Follow the Knight of Swords as he explores and meets with the inhabitants of a Land called Tarot.

“Sometimes we yearn for closure and resolution, and sometimes all we need is going out for walk,” said Bertrand. “When in the mood for meditative meanderings, look no further than the great outdoors of A LAND CALLED TAROT.”

A LAND CALLED TAROT HC (ISBN: 978-1-5343-0026-2) hits comic book stores Wednesday, February 8th and bookstores Tuesday, February 14th. It can be ordered by retailers with Diamond code NOV160685, and it is available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound, and Indigo.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

HOLDEN WAKES UP FROM A 12 YEAR COMA AND STEPS INTO A NEW WORLD IN THE TWO HOUR SERIES PREMIERE OF “BEYOND” ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2 ON FREEFORM

                                   

In a Network First, All Ten Episodes of ‘Beyond’ Will Be Available Via

Digital Platforms, Including the Freeform App, Freeform.com, On Demand and Hulu Simultaneous with the Two-Hour Television Premiere Event on Monday, January 2

Holden Matthews wakes up from a 12 year coma to discover he’s now part of something he doesn’t understand on the two hour series premiere of “Beyond” Monday, January 2, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. EST. Additionally on January 2, the entire first season of “Beyond” will be available on multiple digital platforms, including the Freeform app, Freeform.com, On Demand and Hulu. 

Photo credit: Freeform/Katie Yu*

In the first hour, Holden Matthews miraculously wakes up from a devastating coma to the wonderment of his parents Tom and Diane and younger brother Luke.  But the world has changed since Holden went to sleep, and he now has to navigate being an adult when all he remembers is being a child.  At the same time, Holden is experiencing abilities and memories he can’t explain, and a mysterious woman named Willa warns him not to trust those around him.  When a sinister stranger attacks Holden and claims he knows about his new powers, Holden is faced with uncovering just what happened to him while he was in his coma.

In the second hour, “Tempus Fugit,” Holden attempts to forget about his recent bizarre encounters and lead a “normal” life.  Luke tries to help Holden acclimate to his new surroundings, and brings him along to a college party.  Holden hits it off with a friendly co-ed, but strange memories of Willa lead to disastrous consequences.   Meanwhile, Diane and Tom try to bond with Holden as an adult. 

                                                               

“Beyond” is a one-hour drama about Holden, a young man who wakes up from a coma after 12 years and discovers new abilities that propel him into the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. Now Holden must try and figure out what happened to him during those 12 years; how to survive a world that changed while he was gone; and answer the question, why did this happen to him?

“Beyond” stars Burkely Duffield (“House of Anubis”) as Holden Matthews, Romy Rosemont (“Glee”) as Diane Matthews, Michael McGrady (“American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson”) as Tom Matthews, Jonathan Whitesell (“Once Upon a Time”) as Luke Matthews, Dilan Gwyn (“Da Vinci’s Demons”) as Willa and Jeff Pierre (“Shameless”) as Jeff McArdle.

From Imperative Entertainment and Automatik, “Beyond” is created, written and executive produced by Adam Nussdorf (“Once Upon a Time in Wonderland”). Tim Kring (“Heroes”), David Eick (“Battlestar Galactica”), Steven Adelson, Dan Friedkin, Justin Levy and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones will serve as executive producers.

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