'One-On-One' Sessions With Lee, Shatner, Evening Parties Highlight Programming At Wizard World Ohio
Submitted by: Wizard World
2013-09-11 00:01:54
Q&A sessions with stars Stan Lee, William Shatner and Michael Rooker, evening parties, meet & greets and costume contests are among the programming highlights at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Sept. 20-22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Columbus, OH (OPENPRESS) "One-on-one" question-and-answer sessions with top celebrities like Stan Lee, Willliam Shatner and Michael Rooker, evening parties, meet-and-greets, adult and kids costume contests, movies and an array of comics and pop culture themed panels comprise the robust featured programming schedule at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, September 20-22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Most programming is included as part of the standard event admission.
Some of the highlights of the schedule include:
· Interactive "One-on-One" Q&A sessions with Lee, Shatner, Rooker, Jason David Frank, Ray Park, Ernie Hudson and Sean Patrick Flanery
· Dual panels featuring "Firefly" stars Ron Glass and Summer Glau and WWE® Superstar Sheamus® and Diva AJ Lee™
· Informative discussions with noted comics creators Mike Zeck, Michael Golden, Rob Prior and others
· Evening parties on Friday ("Artist Pro-Am," "Wizard World Glow Party") and Saturday ("Official Wizard World Ohio Comic Con After Party)
· Costume contests for adults (Saturday) and kids (Sunday)
· Wizard World Comic Con Film Festival, featuring the winning shorts and music videos in the inaugural competition
· Hand-held gaming tournaments
· Kids Day (Sunday), with an array of kids and family activities designed just for the younger set
Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms (E150, E160A, E161, E172, Terrace Ballroom) at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities, as noted.
A full list of Wizard World Ohio Comic Con programming is at http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-ohio.html (subjects, guests, times and rooms subject to change).
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 Ohio Comic Con show hours are Friday, Sept. 20, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ohio Comic Con 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, often stopping by the Cosplay Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.
For more on the 2013 Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ohio.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.
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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
June 19-22, 2014 — Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 21-24, 2014 — Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
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