Wizard World Comic Con 2012 Goes On the Road to Philly

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Parent Category: Expos and Conventions

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Published on Monday, 09 April 2012 22:37

Written by Joanne Choi

Get set for another comic con, this time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Opening at the Pennsylvania Convention Center May 31 - June 3, 2012, fans will surely get a taste of pop culture fiesta.

Produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con brings 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.

This year's Comic Con will feature top mega-stars such as:

• Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers, Thor)
• William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal)
• Stan Lee (Spider-Man, X-Men)
• WWE® Superstar Rey Mysterio®
• WWE® Superstar CM Punk™

Furthermore, Shatner will appear on Saturday and Sunday; while Hemsworth and WWE® Superstar CM Punk™ will be on site on Saturday. WWE® Superstar Rey Mysterio® will be there on Sunday and comics legend Lee attends Friday through Sunday.

Other hugely popular stars scheduled to appear 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?)
• Juliet Landau (Angel, Ed Wood)

Fans of all ages including children and adults are encouraged to dress up in their favorite action hero, villain, or admirable pop culture character for chances to win exclusive prizes in costume contests.

Various booths will be lined up for gaming and anime fun, as well as shopping for the latest information on toys, comics, tv/movies collectibles & apparels.

A special children’s programming is also scheduled for Sunday, June 3, which includes face painting, art projects, workshops, costume contest and more.

VIP tickets are available now through http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/philadelphia.html for exclusive passes, links to VIP packages for Hemsworth, Lee, Campbell, Ryan, Panettiere, WWE® Superstars CM Punk™ & Rey Mysterio®, Bakula, Wesley, Shatner, Marsters and group experiences with Boondock Saints, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Spartacus/Legend of the Seeker and Star Trek Captains.

For more detailed info on schedule and event visit: http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-pa.html

Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con 2012
May 31st - June 3rd, 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 5pm - 9pm
Friday, June 1, 2012 - 12 noon - 8pm
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 10am - 7pm
Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 10am - 5pm

Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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