‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ ‘The Delta Force’ Star, Martial Arts Legend To Make Wizard World Debut At Pennsylvania Convention Center

PHILADELPHIA, May 22, 2017 – Chuck Norris, star of 24 motion pictures such as Delta Force, Code of Silence, Missing in Action and Expendables 2 and the long-running television series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” will make his Wizard World debut next week when he attends Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia on Saturday, June 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia. The internationally famous Norris is also a renowned teacher of martial arts, incorporated into many of his roles.

Norris will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive fan Q&A during his Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia appearance.

“Walker, Texas Ranger” ran for 8 ½ years. With 203 episodes, is the most successful Saturday night series on CBS since “Gunsmoke.”

The six-time undefeated World Professional Middle Weight Karate Champion is the first man from the Western Hemisphere in the over 4,500 year tradition of Tae Kwon Do to be awarded an eight degree Black Belt Grand Master ranking. By the 1970’s he had revolutionized Martial Arts in the U.S. and created his own system called, The Chuck Norris System" and is the Founder and Chairman of the United Fighting Arts Federation.

Chuck Norris is also a New York Times bestselling author of several books. They include Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America, and the 2004 autobiographical Against All Odds. Norris has also penned two works of fiction, “The Justice Riders” and “A Threat to Justice.”  In 2006, he added “columnist” to his list of credits with the launch of his popular internet column on the independent news site WorldNetDaily.com.

A man of deep religious convictions and a giving spirit, Chuck will say that next to his family, his most rewarding accomplishment is the creation in 1992 of his KICKSTART KIDS Foundation.  With the purpose of building strong moral character in our youth through martial arts training, the Foundation has become the most important mission of Chuck and his wife Gena’s lives, following the development and well-being of their family. KICKSTART KIDS ( www.kickstartkids.org) now serves over 9,000 at-risk youth on a daily basis as part of the daily school curriculum in middle schools and since its inception; the program has graduated almost 90,000 kids. Their goal is to expand the program all over Texas and eventually nationwide.

Norris joins a celebrity roster at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia that already boasts stars  Jesse Eisenberg (Batman v Superman, The Social Network),  Gene Simmons (KISS Frontman), Famke Janssen (X-Men , GoldenEye), Guardians of the Galaxy stars Karen Gillan  (“Doctor Who”), Michael Rooker (“The Walking Dead”) and Sean Gunn (“Gilmore Girls”), the “Riverdale” foursome of  K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes and Cole Sprouse and many more. Visit  http://wizardworld.com/guests/philadelphia for the full list of guests.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The seventh event scheduled on the 2017 Wizard World calendar, Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, June 2, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia 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 and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.

For more on the 2017 Wizard World Philadelphia, visit http://wizd.me/PhiladelphiaPR.

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, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment 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, SocialCon™ (www.socialcon.com) and Wizard World Touring. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2017 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

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'Batman v Superman,' 'The Social Network' Star To Make Wizard World Debut At Pennsylvania Convention Center

PHILADELPHIA, May 9, 2017 – Jesse Eisenberg, who portrays "Lex Luthor" in the 2016 blockbuster Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and this year's upcoming Justice League and "Mark Zuckerberg" in the 2010 hit The Social Network among his many feature credits, will attend Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia on June 3-4. The Now You See Me headliner will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive fan Q&A in his Wizard World debut, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia.

Eisenberg most recently wrote The Revisionist, in which he starred alongside Vanessa Redgrave. Previously, he wrote and starred in Rattlestick's production of Asuncion at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

He is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker Magazine and the author of the forthcoming collection Bream Gives Me Hiccups,  from Grove Press. He is also an Academy Award-nominated actor, having also starred in the films The Double, Night Moves, Zombieland, Adventureland, and The Squid and the Whale.

Eisenberg joins a celebrity roster at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia that already boasts stars like Charlie Sheen (“Two and a Half Men,”Platoon),  Gene Simmons (KISS frontman), ), Michael Rooker  (Guardians of the Galaxy, "The Walking Dead"), Nichelle Nichols ("Star Trek"), James Marsters ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Vidiots") and more. Others will be announced closer to the start of the event.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The seventh event scheduled on the 2017 Wizard World calendar, Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, June 2, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia 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 and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.

For more on the 2017 Wizard World Philadelphia, visit http://wizd.me/PhiladelphiaPR.

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, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment 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, SocialCon™ (www.socialcon.com) and Wizard World Touring. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2017 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

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TWO LEGENDS. ONE BATTLE.

SEE IT UNFOLD WHEN

BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

ULTIMATE EDITION

COMES TO HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Ultimate Edition features 30 minutes of new footage

Own it early on Digital HD on June 28^th

Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD debut on July 19^th

Also available on Ultra HD Blu-ray on July 19^th

Burbank, CA, June 2, 2016 – Prepare for war when “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” arrives onto Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. The extended cut will be available on all Blu-ray formats and Digital HD.

In “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition” features an extended cut of the film which includes 30 more minutes of story and action not seen in theaters.  The extended cut is rated R.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for $44.95, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for $44.95, Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and 2-disc DVD Special Edition for $28.98. The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the Ultimate Edition in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc with the theatrical version and special features in HD, and Digital HD versions of both the Ultimate Edition and theatrical version.The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in 3D hi-definition and hi-definition, as well as the Ultimate Edition in hi-definition; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the Ultimate Edition and theatrical version of the film in hi-definition on Blu-ray; and the DVD features the theatrical version in standard definition. The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack include digital versions of both the Ultimate Edition and theatrical version movies in Digital HD with UltraViolet*. Fans can also own “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition” via purchase from digital retailers.

The Blu-ray discs of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition” will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment that aren’t Dolby Atmos compatible.

From director Zack Snyder (“Man of Steel”) comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo”) as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing.

The film also stars Oscar nominees Amy Adams (“American Hustle,” “Man of Steel”) as Lois Lane, Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”) as Lex Luthor, Diane Lane (“Unfaithful,” “Man of Steel”) as Martha Kent, and Laurence Fishburne (“What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Man of Steel”) as Perry White; Oscar winners Jeremy Irons (“Reversal of Fortune”) as Alfred, and Holly Hunter (“The Piano”) as Senator Finch; and Gal Gadot (the “Fast and Furious” films) as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.

Snyder directed from a screenplay written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, based on characters from DC Comics, including Batman, created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, and Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film was produced by Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder, with Wesley Coller, Geoff Johns and David S. Goyer serving as executive producers.

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

On June 28, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, Flixster, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On July 19, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Standard Definition 2-Disc DVD contain the following special features:

• Uniting the World’s Finest
• Gods and Men: A Meeting of Giants
• The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder
• Accelerating Design: The New Batmobile
• Superman: Complexity & Truth
• Batman: Austerity & Rage
• Wonder Woman: Grace & Power
• Batcave: Legacy of the Lair
• The Might and the Power of a Punch
• The Empire of Luthor
• Save the Bats

ABOUT DIGITAL HD WITH ULTRAVIOLET

*Digital HD with UltraViolet allows fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital HD with UltraViolet is included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. Digital HD with UltraViolet allows consumers to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through UltraViolet retail services like CinemaNow, Flixster, Vudu and more. For more information on compatible devices go to wb.com/ultravioletdevices. Consult an UltraViolet Retailer for details and requirements and for a list of HD-compatible devices.

BASICS

PRODUCT                                                                            SRP

Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack                                               $44.95

3D Blu-ray Combo Pack                                                         $44.95

Blu-ray Combo Pack                                                               $35.99

DVD Amaray (WS)                                                                $28.98

Standard Street Date: July 19, 2016

EST Street Date: June 28, 2016

DVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French

BD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French

BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese

Theatrical Version Running Time: 151 minutes

Ultimate Edition Running Time: 182 minutes

Theatrical Version Rating: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action throughout, and some sensuality.

Ultimate Edition Rating: Rated R for sequences of violence.

DOLBY ATMOS    DOLBY AUDIO   [CC]

THE CREDITS

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.

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Several of the movies by Lionsgate had their release dates moved. Below is a list of the new dates. 

AMERICAN ULTRA will open on August 21, 2015 in wide release, from Lionsgate.

 

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Walton Goggins, Connie Britton, Bill Pullman, Topher Grace, Tony Hale

 

Director: Nima Nourizadeh

 

Writer: Max Landis

  

Producers: David Alper, Britton Rizzio, Anthony Bregman

 

Production Companies: PalmStar Entertainment, The Bridge Finance Company, Circle of Confusion, Likely Story, Merced Media Partners

 

Genre: Action, Comedy

 

Country of Origin: USA

 

Language: English

 

Synopsis: A stoner and his girlfriend's sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out.

 

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CRIMINAL will be released on January 22, 2016, from Summit Entertainment.  The previously scheduled date was August 21, 2015.

 

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DIRTY GRANDPA will be released on February 26, 2016, from Lionsgate.  The previously scheduled date was August 12, 2016.

 

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GODS OF EGYPT will be released on April 8, 2016, from Summit Entertainment.  The previously scheduled date was February 12, 2016.

 

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LA LA LAND will open on July 15, 2016 in wide release, from Summit Entertainment.

 

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone

 

Director: Damien Chazelle

 

Writer: Damien Chazelle

  

Producers: Jordan Horowitz, Fred Berger, Marc Platt

 

Production Companies: Gilbert Films, Impostor Pictures

 

Genre: Musical

 

Country of Origin: USA

 

Language: English

 

Synopsis: From Summit Entertainment.  In this modern take on the Hollywood musical from Damien Chazelle, the Academy Award-nominated writer and director of WHIPLASH, Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love.  But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

 

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POWER RANGERS will be released on January 13, 2017, from Lionsgate.  The previously scheduled date was July 22, 2016.

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NOW YOU SEE ME 2 | Casting Announcements

 

It's OFFICIAL! - Daniel Radcliffe (“HORNS,” “KILL YOUR DARLINGS,” “HARRY POTTER FILMS,”), Lizzy Caplan (Showtime's "MASTERS OF SEX," the upcoming "THE INTERVIEW") and Jay Chou (Taiwanese mega-star) will star in Lionsgate's NOW YOU SEE ME 2.

• DANIEL RADCLIFFE (“HORNS,” “KILL YOUR DARLINGS,” “HARRY POTTER FILMS”) will play WALTER in Lionsgate's NOW YOU SEE ME 2.  Radcliffe is repped by UTA and ARG in the UK and attorney Fred Toczek. 

• LIZZY CAPLAN (Showtime's "MASTERS OF SEX," the upcoming "THE INTERVIEW") will play LULA in Lionsgate's NOW YOU SEE ME 2.  Caplan is repped by WME, Mosaic and Jackoway, Tyerman, Werthheimer, Austen, Mandelbaum & Morris.  

• JAY CHOU (Taiwanese mega-star) will play LI in Lionsgate's NOW YOU SEE ME 2.  Chou is repped by JVR Music.

• The ensemble cast includes JESSE EISENBERG, MARK RUFFALO, MORGAN FREEMAN, WOODY HARRELSON, MICHAEL CAINE and DAVE FRANCO. 

• One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface in NOW YOU SEE ME 2 only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet. 

• NOW YOU SEE ME 2 will be directed by Jon M. Chu (GI JOE: RETALIATION) from a script by Pete Chiarelli and Ed Solomon. Producers are Bobby Cohen, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. 

• Erik Feig, Co-President of the Motion Picture Group, along with Geoff Shaevitz, President of Production, will oversee the project for Lionsgate.

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It's on in the Amazon!

20th Century Fox has just released a brand new TRAILER for their upcoming animated comedy, RIO 2. Blu, Jewel, and their three kids are hurtled to the wilds of the Amazon in this highly anticipated sequel to RIO, and this time they're joined by a whole new slew of characters as Blu meets the most fearsome adversary of all – his father-in-law.

Check out the new TRAILER NOW: 

#Rio2 hits theaters everywhere on April 11, 2014!

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RIO 2

Animated Comedy

Release: April 11, 2014

Director: Carlos Saldanha

Producers: John C. Donkin, Bruce Anderson

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, will.i.am, Jemaine Clement, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia, Rita Moreno, Bruno Mars, and Kristin Chenoweth

 

SYNOPSIS:

It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they’re hurtled from that magical city to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all – his father-in-law.  All our favorite RIO characters are back, and they’re joined by Oscar® nominee Andy Garcia, Grammy® winner Bruno Mars, Tony® winner Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar/Emmy®/Tony winner Rita Moreno.  RIO 2 also features new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monae and Wondaland.

 

RIO 2 Official Socials

Facebook: facebook.com/RioMovies

Twitter: twitter.com/RioMovie

YouTube: youtube.com/officialriomovie

Official site: riomovies.com

#Rio2 

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