NostalgiaCon’s ‘80s Pop Culture Convention is the Cure for Nation’s ‘80’s Fever – NostalgiaCon Presents 2 Full Days of Iconic ‘80s Stars, Music Artists, Cosplay, Retro Gaming and Fun That Defined the Decade – – Tickets Now Available for NostalgiaCon’s ‘80s September 28 & 29 at The Anaheim Convention Center – With such red-hot entertainment as Stranger Things taking the nation back to the 1980’s, it’s no wonder that the entire country is feeling the burn for 80’s nostalgia - and the cure is right around the corner when the Anaheim Convention Center plays host to the first-ever NostalgiaCon 80’s pop culture convention - a two-day extravaganza celebrating the stars, music, fashion and fun that defined the unforgettable decade. Set for Saturday and Sunday September 28 and 29, NostalgiaCon is an all-‘80s-all-the-time destination for hit film and TV show cast reunions, box office mega stars, unforgettable live concerts, exclusive panel sessions, cosplay competitions, memorabilia, collectibles, and so much more.

Super early bird tickets are available through Sunday, July 22 by visiting www.nostalgiacon80s.com with one and two-day prices ranging from $49-$89. Early Bird VIP tickets are available at $110 dollars, including: ▪ Front of the line speed badge on the VIP Lanes of the Celebrity Photograph and Autograph Pavillion ▪ Speed pass on the outdoor plaza lunch lanes ▪ NostalgiaCon commemorative t-shirt ▪ 2 Beverage Tickets

NostalgiaCon80’s has it all! NostalgiaCon80’s has the stars! Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd will join the show to discuss the 30th Anniversary of Back to the Future 2, greet fans, and participate in photograph and autograph sessions. Cary Elwes (Stranger Things and Princess Bride), Matt Frewer (Max Headroom and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids), and Val Kilmer- who earned global recognition from such film roles as Top Gun, Willow and Batman , are just a few of the many stars who will be on hand for meet and greets, along with such 1980’s icons as original MTV VJ Mark Goodman.

Follow NostalgiaCon80s on IG for more updates. NostalgiaCon80’s has the music! Where other conventions charge separately for live concerts, NostalgiaCon80’s tickets include two nights of concerts! Among the musical performers that have just been added to the growing roster of artists are The Sugar Hill Gang, Dokken, TKA, Doug E Fresh, and Monie Love. NostalgiaCon80’s has the competition events - and a special retro marketplace! Nostalgiacon80’s boasts the largest ‘80s Cosplay ever assembled…along with breakdancing and retro gaming competitions. In the spirit of the decade, the 2-day gathering also features a Retro Marketplace that includes toy, clothing, poster, art and other collectibles with top creative brands serving as sponsors. About NostalgiaCon With offices in downtown Miami, NostalgiaCon (www.NostalgiaCon80s.com) is a global fan conventions company wholly focused on celebrating the pop culture icons, influencers, music, newsmakers, entertainers, shows, films, sports, fads, toys, foods and more, that take us back to the decades we're most fond of. NostalgiaCon is the first platform ever created to fully scale and monetize the decades both in the United States and internationally through conventions, concerts, events, privately licensed entertainment, social media, and more. Beginning September 28 and 29 in Anaheim, California with the epic 80s, NostalgiaCon will capture eras in their full glory, capitalizing on the powerful force of nostalgia via the people, trends and moments that define entire generations. NostalgiaCon is the brainchild of serial entrepreneurs Manny Ruiz, creator and producer of the nationally renowned Hispanicize event and the Mixed Reality Marketing Summit, and Sean Wolfington, Chairman and CEO of The Wolfington Companies and Chairman and CEO of CarSaver, Walmart’s exclusive auto buying platform. Follow NostalgiaCon80s on social media to relieve the decade that changed the world. Instagram (@NostalgiaCon80s), Facebook (@NostalgiaCon80s), and Twitter(@NostalgiaCon80s)

In partnership with Eventbrite NostalgiaCon80s tickets are available through our partners at Eventbrite. Visit www.NostalgiaCon80s.com

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JSA, Wizard World Announce Autograph Authentication Partnership

Fans Can Purchase Online Or At Autograph Kiosk At Wizard World Comic Con Shows From Worldwide Leader in Authentication Beginning This Weekend in Des Moines, June 2-5 in Philadelphia

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2016 - Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and James Spence Authentication (JSA) today announced a partnership by which Wizard World Comic Con attendees can utilize the services of the leader in autograph authentication on line or at the autograph kiosk at Wizard World events beginning this weekend in Des Moines and June 2-5 in Philadelphia.

JSA will offer a variety of authentication services through the agreement. The Wizard World / JSA Autograph Authentication Service COA, for $20.00 flat fee per signer for a Basic Certificate of Authenticity (includes 8x10s / memorabilia); and Wizard World / JSA Autograph Authentication Service LOA for $40.00 flat fee per signer for Letter of Authenticity (high-end items valued at Over $200 (i.e. Original Artwork, etc).

Fans can follow http://wizd.me/JSADesMoines or  http://wizd.me/JSAPhiladelphia to purchase online for those respective shows.

“Wizard World is thrilled to partner with JSA to Authenticate and Witness Autographs from our many celebrity guests,” said Randy Malinoff, Wizard World COO. “JSA is the leader in Autograph authentication and now are fans can leave feeling satisfied that all their signatures are preserved and authenticated for life!”

“JSA is honored to be entrusted with the Wizard World crusade of collecting authenticated autographed entertainment,” said James Spence Jr., JSA Managing Member. “Expect to see our proven celebrity certification on the ‘A-List’ of all serious and coveted signatures."

Chloe Bennet (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Casper Crump (“Legends of Tomorrow”), WWE® Superstars  Dean Ambrose™ and Sasha Banks™, Billy Boyd  (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World ) and Rebecca Mader (“Once Upon a Time,” “Lost”) headline the roster of celebrities attending Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines, Friday through Sunday at the Iowa Events Center.

Marvel franchise headliners Chris Evans (Captain America:The First Avenger, The Winter Soldier, Civil War ), Chris Hemsworth (Thor),  Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers), Sebastian Stan  (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The First Avenger) and Anthony Mackie ( Captain America: Civil War, The Winter Soldier, Avengers) and others plus Back to the Future stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd  and Lea Thompson, David Duchovny (“The X-Files”), Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”) and WWE® Superstar  John Cena® are among the stars attending Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 2-5, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Wizard World comic and gaming 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 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 JSA

Autograph collecting is a Spence family tradition that has been passed down through four generations. Following his grandfather and father, founder James Spence Jr. started out as an avid collector of sports memorabilia. Collecting autographs turned into a business as he traveled across the country attending major trade shows buying and selling memorabilia. His passion for autographs led him to extensive research and compiling an autograph exemplar library, which is second to none in the autograph industry today. James, Jr's reputation within the autograph world caught the attention of major auction houses across the country, which then employed his authentication services for their upcoming auctions. Thirty years later James Spence has built a worldwide reputation as the premier autograph authenticator in the world.

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-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 Wizard World Music (www.wizardworldmusic.com ), Wizard World Store (www.shopwizardworld.com), CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™ ( www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The Wizard World 2016 schedule is available at: http://wizardworld.com/searchby/city/

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MICHAEL J. FOX, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD AND LEA THOMPSON REUNITE FOR

SILICON VALLEY COMIC CON

Film Icons Will Host a “Back to the Future” Premiere Event During Hotly Anticipated Expo that Blends Pop Culture, Technology and Science

 

Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC), Steve Wozniak’s pop culture and technology expo, today revealed that Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson will reunite for a must-attend panel, photo ops and special signings at a “Back to the Future” Premiere Event during the show. The inaugural Silicon Valley Comic Con will be hosted at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA the weekend of March 18-20, 2016. This will mark Michael J. Fox’s first appearance at a North American Comic Con. It will also be the first time Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson have appeared together for fan photo-ops at a comic con type event. The Back to the Future event will take place Saturday, March 19 and include a panel with Fox, Lloyd and Thompson. “I wanted to be a part of Silicon Valley Comic Con because for me this show highlights what the Valley has meant to science, technology and innovation and encapsulates what Back To The Future is about and much of what seems to be such a strong bond for many fans of the film and why it still lives in their imaginations,” said Christopher Lloyd. “I am really looking forward to meeting the fans at Silicon Valley Comic Con." “If my calculations are correct, when Silicon Valley Comic Con hits full speed… you’re going to see some serious s**t,” said Steve Wozniak. There is more for Back to the Future fans!

Spotlight on Back to the Future

Fresh off of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of “Back to the Future,” and just past the future date to which Marty traveled, join us as we celebrate the legacy of this great film franchise along with stars Michael J. Fox (Marty McFly), Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown) and Lea Thompson (Lorraine Baines). Tickets for this special event can be purchased here.

Back to the Future: Adventures in a DeLorean Time Machine

Join professional time travelers Terry and Oliver Holler as they take you BACK through their incredible journey, then inspire you forward TO THE FUTURE! Witness their build process, enjoy a scenic whirlwind travelogue, and discover how they took life-threatening adversity and turned a passion toward a purpose. Terry and Oliver Holler hand-built their own DeLorean Time Machine, inspired by the film, ‘Back to the Future.' They travel the world raising awareness and funding for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and promoting the official website

Back to the Future VIP Package Perks

Included within the Silver, Gold and Platinum VIP Back To The Future Experience will be an original animation art cel from the “Back To The Future” animated series that ran on CBS and FOX from 1992-93. Cels are provided by AnimationInkArchive.com

DeLorean Photo Opp

On the show floor, the DeLorean Time Machine (as seen in the film “Back to the Future”) will be available for photo opportunities!

Stan Lee’s autograph and photo op times now on sale on the SVCC website. Additional fan opportunities around this event will be shared closer to the show. A full list of SVCC panels can be found at www.svcomiccon.com/the-show/the-panels/. For the latest news and updates on additional panels, celebrity guests, exhibitors and events, follow @SVComicCon on Twitter. To purchase tickets, visit www.svcomiccon.com/tickets and to become an exhibitor or for sponsorship opportunities, visit http://svcomiccon.com/sponsors/want-to-exhibit/. ABOUT SILICON VALLEY COMIC CON Silicon Valley Comic Con celebrates the Age of the Geek by bringing together America’s two greatest superheroes: pop culture and technology. Featuring top celebrities, comics, independent artists, cosplay, video game creators, consumer electronics, music and apps, Silicon Valley Comic Con is where entertainment and our electronic worlds intersect. The inaugural Silicon Valley Comic Con will be hosted at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA the weekend of March 18-20, 2016.

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Great Scott! Three-Time Emmy Winner Christopher Lloyd To Appear At Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 3-5

Joins ‘Back to the Future’ Co-Stars Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson At Pennsylvania Convention Center

PHILADELPHIA, January 12, 2016 – He may be best known to Wizard World fans for his iconic portrayal of "Doc Brown" in the Back to the Future trilogy, but Christopher Lloyd 's career spans 40 years, with 200 roles from blockbuster films like The Addams Family and Who Framed Roger Rabbit to classic series like "Taxi."  The prolific Lloyd will make just his third Wizard World appearance, June 3-5 at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, where he will join two of his Back to the Future co-stars, Michael J. Fox and Lea Thompson, who were recently announced as additions to the celebrity roster at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Some of Lloyd's other top credits include Dennis The Menace, Angels in the Outfield, To Be or Not to Be, Clue and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. He also voiced “The Hacker” in the long-running animated series “Cyberchase” for the past 13 years. Lloyd has won three Primetime Emmy Awards (two for "Taxi," one for "Road to Avonlea") and an Independent Spirit Award, and has been nominated for two Saturn Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award.

Fox (who will appear on June 4 only), Thompson (who will attend on June 4 and 5) and Lloyd join a select group of celebrities already committed to attend Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, including Norman Reedus ("The Walking Dead," Boondock Saints), Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints , "Dexter"), Billy Martin (Lead Guitarist/Keyboardist - Good Charlotte, Artist - TMNT New Animated Adventures), James Remar (“The Warriors,” “Dexter”) and Jason David Frank ("Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers"), with many more to be announced.

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 ninth event currently scheduled on the 2016 Wizard World calendar, Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, June 2, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, June 3, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more on the 2016 Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, visit http://wizd.me/PhiladelphiaPR .

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (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 Wizard World Store ( www.shopwizardworld.com), CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™ ( www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The Wizard World 2016 schedule is available at: www.wizardworld.com/wizcon.html .

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Can you believe it? The 2013 Emerald City Comicon begins is THIS FRIDAY! So here is one last GIANT Newsletter to get you jazzed about the show!

2013 Tickets

If you don't have your ticket to the show, please note that 3-Day and Saturday Tickets are SOLD OUT online and will not be sold at the door (there are some available at stores, while supplies last). As of this morning, we have a limited amount of Sunday Tickets available and will likely sell out in the next couple days, so expect that we will have just Friday Tickets to sell at the door. [Tickets Page]

Celebrities!

Since our last newsletter, we've finished updating our celebrity guest list. Appearing at the 2013 ECCC are: Gillian Anderson (X-Files), Kristin Bauer (True Blood), Dirk Benedict (A-Team), Misha Collins (Supernatural), Felicia Day (The Guild), Lexa Doig (Continuum), Carrie Fisher & Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars), Danai Gurira & Michael Rooker (Chandler Riggs is unable to appear) (The Walking Dead), Walter Koenig (Star Trek), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Paul McGillion &Michael Shanks (Stargate), Ray Park (GI Joe), Chris Sarandon (Princess Bride), Sir Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Natalia Tena (Harry Potter), Adam West & Burt Ward (Batman & Robin) and Wil Wheaton (Big Bang Theory)! Check our Celebrity Guests page for details about their days of appearance, autograph & photo fees and more! [Celebrity Guests]

Voice Talent!

Our list of amazing Voice Talent includes Jim Cummings (Winnie the Pooh), Grey DeLisle (Scooby Doo), Quinton Flynn (Metal Gear), Jennifer Hale (Mass Effect),Richard Horvitz & Rikki Simons (Invader Zim), Phil LaMarr (Futurama) and Kevin Michael Richardson (The Cleveland Show)! Voice talent sign the first item (supplied by attendee) free, otherwise and after which autographs are charged. [Voice Talent]

Special Guests!

We have a number of cool guests coming to the show that will be appearing in various capacities:

- Takahiro Yoshimatsu - Our fist ever Special Guest from Japan, Mr. Yoshimatsu has been an Animation Director and/or Character Designer on many anime, most famously on Trigun! He will be appearing in the Autograph Area daily!
- Clayton "Clay" Anderson - A real-life astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station as part of the ISS Expedition 15 crew. Mr. Anderson will be appearing all three days of the show in the ECCC Kids! area.
- Coop! - A world-renowned artist who has spent more than two decades creating subversive, vice-centric images. This is his first visit to ECCC and he'll be appearing at the Baby Tattoo booth throughout the weekend!
- Paul Scheer - Co-writer of Boom!'s upcoming Aliens vs. Parker, he plays Andre on the FX show The League and Trent Hauser on NTSF:SD:SUV:: on Adult Swim. He will be appearing at the Boom! Studios booth on Saturday only.
- Larry Elmore - The legendary fantasy artist whose work includes creating illustrations for video games, comics, magazines and fantasy books, including famous illustrations for D&D! Appearing in the Gaming area all weekend!
- Morgan Gendel - Hugo-award winning writer of the beloved Star Trek: TNG episode The Inner Light as well as writer of episodes of DS9, he served as Executive Producer of MTV'S Spider-Man and The Dresden Files. Appearing all weekend.
- Yaya Han - A costume designer, model and cosplay entertainer with 13 years of experience, she has made 200 (and counting) costumes. She will be a guest and judge for the ECCC Costume Party and will be appearing in the Gaming section!
- Jordan Hembrough - The founder of of Hollywood Heroes, a vintage and modern collectibles company and host of Travel Channel’s original series Toy Hunter. He will be filming an episode of Toy Hunter at their booth on the show floor!
- Israel Idonije - Best known as a defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears, Israel Idonije is a longtime comics fan who has founded his own publishing company, Athleta Comics. Appearing in the ECCC signing area on Sunday from Noon-1pm.
- Buddy Levy - The popular co-star of History Channel’s Brad Meltzer’s Decoded, he will be hosting the Gillian Anderson panel and moderating a special live presentation "Decoding Comicon."
- Brian Posehn - A comedian, actor and writer, known for his work on the TV show The Sarah Silverman Program and on tour as one of the original members of the Comedians of Comedy. Appearing all weekend at table Y-06!
- Paul & Storm - Paul and Storm have been writing and performing funny songs together for a long, long time, starting with their stint together in a cappella band Da Vinci’s Notebook. Appearing in the Gaming Area!

Comic Guests!

Where to even begin? We have over 200 of the best writers and artists in comics appearing at the show. Just a few of the great names include: Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Scott Snyder (Batman), Chris Claremont (X-Men), Mike Dringenberg (Sandman - making a rare convention appearance), David Finch(Batman), Andrew Hussie (MS Paint Adventures), David Marquez (Ultimate Spider-Man), Neal Adams (Batman), Cory Walker (Invincible), Natasha Allegri (Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake), Simon Bisley (Lobo), Gerry Conway (co-creator of The Punisher), Larry Hama (GI Joe) and that's just a few of the ones that have never been to Seattle before! View the complete list here: [Special Guests]

Special Events!

We have a lot of great Special Events happening in and around ECCC! Click each one for more information - The Saturday Night Costume Party, MINTcondition Issue #2,Variant Cover Girls Burlesque, Bushwick Book Club, Kracklefest 3, Hunger Games Costume Exhibition, Model Mayhem and much more!

Exhibitors & Artist Alley!

Don't forget that we've doubled the show floor at ECCC, so we have over a hundredsExhibitors and a giant Artist Alley for all your shopping needs!

Programming & flipon.tv!

We've listed all the programming at ECCC, over 180 hours worth! We have something for everyone, and for those who can't split themselves in to two (or seven) to catch all the panels, we are teaming up with FlipOn.tv to stream some of the content online, and archiving it as well, so check it out and sign up if you're interested. For the complete list of programming, please visit the Programming Page!

Costume Party!

The time is nigh upon us! Uatu the Watcher and The Doctor have teamed up for an event so big, so EPIC, SO COMPLETELY MIND-BLOWING, that we could only call it Crisis of Infinite Costumes! The party this year will be hosted by Penny Arcade's own Greg "Porkfry" Hjertager and James "Uatu" Harleman. Applications for the contest open in just a few weeks so get your sewing machines ready and start planning who you will be appearing as. Universes will collide! Heroes and Villains will emerge and only a select few will survive the coming Crisis! The fate of the universe may just hinge on your costuming skills!

Exclusives!

Aside from our own cool exclusives, like Monsters & Dames, t-shirts, hats, scarves and more, make sure to check out all the cool ECCC exclusives that publishers like Boom!, Image Comics, Dynamite and others have in store for ECCC. [Exclusives]

Gaming!

With over 31,000 square feet of additional space this year, ECCC Gaming is bigger than ever! More tournaments! More casual play! More vendors! More guests! Don't forget to check out the  "ECCC ElecTRONica Arcade Party" on Friday and Saturday night! Brought to you by Dorky's Arcade, Disko Warp Music and Video Game Scoreboard. Don't miss out on all the fun! Come check out the ECCC Gaming area. [ECCC Gaming!]

What else can we say, we are very excited for you to check out what we have in store for you at the 2013 Emerald City Comicon. Enjoy the show!

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