Extraordinary: Stan Lee Hosted by Chris Hardwick on August 22nd at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills As Part of this Live Tribute Event, Legendary Creator Stan Lee Will Be Joined by a Variety of Stars, including Tom Bergeron, Lou Ferrigno, Todd McFarlane, Michael Rooker, Andy Signore, and more
WHAT:	Extraordinary: Stan Lee is a highly-anticipated, star-studded live event paying homage to the world’s most iconic comic creator.  The tribute, which is produced by In-Theater Live and Agents of Mayhem in partnership with Stan Lee Collectibles, will bring together heavyweights of the comic book world along with a number of leading TV/film talent.
WHO:	Stan Lee Chris Hardwick (Host) Presenters/Guests/Celebrity Attendees include: Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars), Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk),Todd McFarlane (Spider-Man, Spawn), Michael Rooker (Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead), Andy Signore (ScreenJunkies and Honest Trailers), plus more to be announced.
WHEN:	The event begins at 6:00 pm.
WHERE:	Saban Theatre 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
TICKETS:	Tickets for Extraordinary: Stan Lee live at the Saban Theatre are currently on sale through Ticketmaster ranging from $95.00 for general seats to $350.00 for VIP seats and a meet-and-greet. Fans can visit Omaze.com for the chance to be flown out to Los Angeles, receive a complimentary hotel stay and enjoy two front-row seats at the tribute. The VIP experience includes a private meet-and-greet with Stan, and tickets to attend the exclusive VIP after party. Proceeds raised from the campaign will support Make-A-Wish® to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The ceremony will also be streamed live in movie theaters nationwide, allowing real-time access for fans outside of Los Angeles to share in the extraordinary experience. Full list and ticket info to be announced. ‘Nuff said!
About Stan Lee: Known to millions as the man whose superheroes propelled Marvel to its preeminent position in the comic book industry, Stan’s co-creations include Spider-Man™, The Incredible Hulk™, X-Men™, The Fantastic Four™, Iron Man™ and hundreds of others. He introduced Spider-Man™ as a newspaper strip, which became the most successful of all syndicated adventure strips having appeared in more than 500 newspapers worldwide. Stan currently remains Chairman Emeritus of Marvel, as well as a member of the Editorial Board of Marvel Comics. About Omaze: Omaze is an online fundraising platform that makes giving fun and easy by offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive merchandise in support of critical causes. Our campaigns connect influencers, nonprofits and donors to create lasting impact, and have raised funds and awareness for more than 200 charities with donations from over 175 countries. About Make-A-Wish: Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. According to a 2011 U.S. study of wish impact, most health professionals surveyed believe a wish-come-true has positive impacts on the health of children. Kids say wishes give them renewed strength to fight their illness, and their parents say these experiences help strengthen the entire family. Headquartered in Phoenix, Make-A-Wish is one of the world's leading children's charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 33,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish somewhere in the country every 34 minutes. It has granted more than 285,000 wishes since its inception in 1980; more than 15,300 in 2016 alone. Visit Make-A-Wish at www.wish.org to learn more.

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Check out the exciting offerings of Comic-Con HQ at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. In addition to one-of-a-kind panels, original programming and exclusive interviews, Comic-Con HQ is proud to offer a platform for your on-camera personalities and pundits to participate in Comic-Con HQ’s live programming at SDCC. We would also encourage you to speak with EVP and General Manager, Seth Laderman about all things CCHQ.  Comic-Con HQ Live Stage: COMIC-CON HQ is making a huge splash at San Diego Comic-Con International 2016, delivering up to 20 hours of live coverage and unparalleled access broadcasted from the Hilton Bayfront promenade via Comic-Con HQ and Facebook Live. Live coverage from 12pm - 5pm PST each day. Hosted by Alison Haislip & Steve Zaragoza and featuring your favorite Comic-Con HQ personalities, industry stars, celebrities, and a slew of panelists Comic-Con HQ Live will feature interviews, the biggest spectacles on the show floor, nonstop Comic-Con action all over town and breaking news from Hall H, Ballroom 20 and beyond. Big names in comics, film, gaming, and pop culture will join Comic-Con HQ hosts on stage to break news, share big announcements, talk trailers, find incredible costumes, and more. Reddit willl also be on site with an interactive activation that will give fans the opportunity to experience reddit in real life. Comic-Con HQ Balcony Located on the Sapphire Patio of the Hilton Bayfront, 4 floors up from the Live Stage and overlooking the convention center, the Comic-Con HQ Balcony will be used to film live or live-to-tape interview segments that will be inserted into the live coverage the same day, and will possibly be re-run at a later point. This location is directly across from the Hilton Bayfront press rooms, making this an easy option. Comic-Con HQ Press Room Located in room 501A of the Hilton Bayfront, the Press Room is available for interviews with allComic-Con HQ talent listed at the end of this mailing. Film HQ Press Room Located in the Omni Hotel across from the Hard Rock, this press room will be hosted by Comic-Con HQ’s weekly movie news talk show FILM HQ with John Campea, and is available for on-camera interviews with available talent promoting at the event. Footage here will be taped to air during Comic-Con HQ LIVE broadcast or for a later episode of Film HQ. Comic-Con HQ Field Segments Multiple field segment producers and Comic-Con HQ talent are roving the convention floor, sanctioned outdoor activations, and special events capturing immersive coverage of the convention floor and outside sanctioned activations: Previews and walk-throughs of our favorite brands and booths on the floor Explorations of sanctioned outdoor attractions throughout the city Continuous coverage and recaps of breaking news & big events* COMIC-CON HQ PANELS & EVENTS:   Meet Comic-Con HQ: Thursday, July 21st 2:00pm at the Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront Meet the family: learn what you can expect from Con Man, Kings of Con, Pop Culture Quest, Her Universe Fashion Show, Impossible Science, Film HQ, Mostly Harmless, and What’s News?.  Panel includes Rob Benedict (Supernatural, Kings of Con), Richard Speight, Jr. (Supernatural, Kings of Con), Trisha Hershberger (SourceFed, What’s News?), Anthony Carboni (Discovery, What’s News?), Steve Zargoza (SourceFed, Mostly Harmless), Adam Sessler (G4, X-Play, Adam Sessler & The Interesting People). John Campea (Collider, AMC Movie Talk, Film HQ), Jon Schnepp (Metalocalypse, The Death of Superman), Jason Latimer (Impossible Science), Seth Laderman (SVP & GM, Comic-Con HQ), and surprise guests. The Core of Collecting: Thursday, July 21st 5:45pm in Room 6DE From scale replicas to the rising tide of tiny treasures, join leading industry experts from Slideshow Collectibles, Gentle Giant, Loot Crate, Project Triforce, DC Collectibles, ThinkGeek, WETA, and Dark Horse Collectibles as they dive into their process, reveal upcoming collectibles, and explore just how they navigate the sea of props, characters, vessels and more to create the compelling collectibles we all crave. Panel includes Steve Zimmerman (Slideshow), Dev Gilmore (Gentle Giant), Matthew Arevalo (Loot Crate), Jason Torre (Project Triforce), Sara Ruiz (DC Collectibles), Chris Berejik (ThinkGeek), Sir Richard Taylor (WETA), David Scroggy (Dark Horse Collectibles), and surprise guests. Her Universe Fashion Show: Thursday, July 21st 6:00pm at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel Her Universe’s third annual Comic-Con fashion show, hosted by Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars) returns as aspiring designers, from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, will present their original geeky designs down the runway. This year, the Her Universe Fashion Show will be filmed for the exciting finale episode of the Comic-Con HQ docu-series of the same name in which three winners will be named – two selected live at the event, and one chosen by viewers at home. The docu-series will premiere it’s first 2 episodes on June 30th with additional episodes airing every Thursday until July 28th. Three designers will win the the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe, which will be sold at Hot Topic. Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion’s Con Man: Friday, July 22 10:30am in Hall H Join the cast as they dive into their wild ride on season two of Con Man, with plenty of surprise guests, giveaways, and one special sneak peek! Panel includes Alan Tudyk, Nathan Fillion, PJ Haarsma, Felicia Day, Nolan North, Mindy Sterling, Lou Ferrigno, Alison Haislip, and more.  The Eisner Awards: Friday, July 22 8:00pm at the Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards are considered the “Oscars” of the comicsworld. Named for the pioneering comics creator and graphic novelist Will Eisner, the awards are given out in more than two dozen categories during a ceremony each year at Comic-Con International: San Diego. For the first time ever the ceremony will be made available to the public, as Comic-Con HQ will be streaming the entire show. This year’s show will be hosted by Doctor Who’s John Barrowman What Happened?: Saturday, July 23 10:00am in Room 6A Jon Schnepp and Holly Payne (the dynamic duo behind the hit documentary The Death of “Superman Lives”: What Happened?) and their surprise guests uncover some of Hollywood’s greatest urban legends, from Superman Lives to Jodorowsky’s Dune. Panel includes Jon Schnepp, Holly Payne, Robert Meyer Burnett, Steven Scarlata, and additional guests. COMIC-CON HQ ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING CON-MAN A 2016 Short Form Emmy Contender, Con Man centers on the post-show life of Wray Nerely (Alan Tudyk) the co-star of “Spectrum,” a sci-fi series, which was canceled before its time and went on to become a cult classic beloved by fans. Wray’s good friend, Jack Moore (Nathan Fillion) starred as the series Captain and has gone on to become a major celebrity, while Wray (Tudyk) hasn’t found his desired level of stardom. Wray is the begrudging guest of sci-fi conventions, comic book store appearances, and different pop culture events; however, everything is not as it seems from the outside. KINGS OF CON Meet Rob & Rich, two men who are super famous... 13 weekends a year. Created by and starring Supernatural's Rob Benedict and Richard Speight, Jr., “Kings of Con” is a comedy series set behind the scenes at fan conventions, where it turns out the nuttiest people are the actors paid to be there   HER UNIVERSE FASHION SHOW Her Universe, hosted by founder and actress Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars The Clone Wars), is a reality alternative-fashion competition following contestants as they design their geek couture concepts for the catwalk of a live San DiegoComic-Con fashion show at this year’s Con. Her Universe is also a community for Fangirls to step into the spotlight and let their voices be heard!   ADAM SESSLER AND THE INTERESTING PEOPLE Join Adam Sessler as he sits down with one of the world's most interesting people to delve into their unique, extraordinary lives and careers, and whose stories you've never heard before. FILM HQ Film HQ is your weekly deep dive into all things cinema. Join Collider's film expert John Campea and friends as they tackle the big releases each week, industry news that audiences should know, and interview some of Hollywood's biggest players. IMPOSSIBLE SCIENCE On “Impossible Science,” World Champion of Magic, Jason Latimer will showcase how unbelievable concepts (in movies, books and magic) could actually appear in real life through mind-bending performances of illusion. Then, he’ll take us to meet the technological and scientific innovators whose work have breathed realism into ideas once thought of as pure fiction.   MOSTLY HARMLESS Hosted by Steve Zaragoza and executive produced by Kevin Pereira, Mostly Harmless is a late night comedy talk show celebrating all things geek, featuring news, hilarious informed commentary, celebrity guests, passionate conversations about everything dear to us in pop culture, and a healthy dose of the unexpected. WHAT’S NEWS? What's News? Anthony Carboni and Trisha Hershberger are gonna find out! Executive produced by Kevin Pereira, Comic-Con HQ’s tentpole news program tackles all the headlines, stories, discussions, and pop culture the internet's buzzing about. Whether you love sci-fi, board games, anime, video games, rocket science, or exotic African bugs, welcome to the ultimate destination for celebrating your interests and discovering new ones.

ABOUT COMIC-CON HQ San Diego Comic-Con, the largest and longest-running pop culture convention in the world, and Lionsgate have partnered to launch Comic-Con HQ, a new premium digital network that extends the phenomenon that is Comic-Con into a year-round destination and online community for genre entertainment fans everywhere. During our world-famous events, enjoy live original programming, round-the-clock coverage and unbeatable access to panels and sneak previews. Then continue the Comic-Con experience all year long with community events, exclusive original series, daily entertainment news, insider access to the latest and greatest franchises, and 100s of hand-picked movies and TV shows from our favorite genres. Copyright © 2016 MPRM, All rights reserved.

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FRANKIE MUNIZ, PENN & TELLER, NE-YO, LOU FERRIGNO, JACKIE COLLINS, GRANT IMAHARA, BRAD KESELOWSKI AND JOEY LOGANO WILL HAVE CAMEOS IN THE (SHARK) STORM OF THE CENTURY PREMIERING ACROSS THE WORLD WEDNESDAY, JULY 22.

NEW YORK – June 12, 2015 – Actor Frankie Muniz, entertainers Penn & Teller, multi-Grammy winner Ne-Yo, NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano, author Jackie Collins, actor Lou Ferrigno and former MythBusters host Grant Imahara will join the star-studded cast of Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! when the global pop culture sensation premieres on Syfy on Wednesday, July 22 at 9PM (ET/PT). The third installment in the Sharknado franchise will also premiere on Syfy in 87 countries within 24 hours of the US premiere.

Ian Ziering (Fin), Tara Reid (April) and Cassie Scerbo (Nova) star in Sharknado 3, which will cause mass destruction in Washington, DC, then roar down the Eastern Seaboard before the final confrontation in Orlando, Florida.

Joining them will be David Hasselhoff (Fin’s father, Gil); Bo Derek (April’s mother, May) and Nickelodeon stars Ryan Newman (April and Fin’s daughter, Claudia Shepard) and Jack Griffo(Claudia’s friend, Billy).

Among the newly-announced cameos, Frankie Muniz plays Nova’s friend, mechanic Lucas Stevens, while Penn Jillette and Teller, respectively, are retired NASA Lieutenant Colonel Stylo and Major Caissier. Playing Secret Service agents are Ne-Yo (Agent Deveroux), Lou Ferrigno (Agent Banner) and Grant Imahara (Agent Lodge), and Jackie Collins, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano appear as themselves.

They join previously revealed cameos, including:

• Mark Cuban (President of the United States)
• Ann Coulter (Vice President of the United States)
• WWE Superstar Chris Jericho (ride attendant Bruce)
• Jerry Springer (tourist)
• Jedward (tourists)
• Ray J (NASA tech Tom Major)
• Michele Bachmann as herself
• Today’s Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb as themselves
• NSYNC singer Chris Kirkpatrick (lifeguard)
• Shahs of Sunset star Reza Farahan (Capitol Park policeman)
• Comcast SportsNet’s Brian Mitchell (NASA tech)
• Anthony Weiner (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration director)
• The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards (Universal Orlando Resort VIP Guide)
• Former The Girls Next Door stars Holly Madison (military sergeant) and Kendra Wilkinson (waitress)
• Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (NASA tech) and offensive tackle Tom Compton (reporter)
• ESPN’s Michelle Beadle (Special Agent Argyle), Marcellus Wiley(Army Specialist Iverson) and Max Kellerman (Army Sergeant Joseph)

And there are more to come!

To watch the new “Fore-Cast” trailer, click here!

To download new photos from Sharknado 3, click here!

Anthony C. Ferrante will once again direct and The Asylum will produce. Sharknado 3 is based on an original screenplay by Thunder Levin.

The Asylum is one of the world's leading brand-oriented motion picture and television studios. With a focus on high-concept, market-driven entertainment, like the SHARKNADO franchise, The Asylum finances, produces and releases 25 films per year through its direct pipeline to the nation's top retailers and its network of international partners. Since its founding in 1997, The Asylum has released more than 500 films and has built a library of over 200 original productions, including top-rated movie premieres for Syfy, Lifetime, and Animal Planet networks. In 2014, The Asylum made its first foray into series television with Z NATION, a critically-acclaimed 13-episode action-horror series on Syfy. Z NATION drew high ratings and will return for a second season in 2015.

Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures),Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in 96 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. (Syfy. Imagine Greater.)

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Edward James Olmos, WWE® Divas The Bella Twins™, Superstar Sin Cara™, Jewel Staite Scheduled To Attend Inaugural Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque, June 19-21

Joey Lauren Adams, Lou Ferrigno, More Celebs, Talented Comics Creators To Be Added Guest Roster; Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At Albuquerque Convention Center

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 21, 2015 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2015 schedule with its inaugural trip to the Albuquerque Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque, June 19-21. Edward James Olmos ("Battlestar Galactica," Blade Runner ), WWE® Divas The Bella Twins™ and Superstar Sin Cara ™, Jewel Staite (“Firefly,” “Stargate: Atlantis”),Joey Lauren Adams (Chasing Amy, Big Daddy) and Lou Ferrigno("The Incredible Hulk," "The King of Queens") headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture extravaganza.

Olmos and Staite will appear Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21; the WWE® stars are set for Saturday only; Adams and Ferrigno are scheduled for all three days of the event.

Other celebrities currently scheduled to attend include Phil LaMarr(“Futurama,” “Family Guy”), Robert Knepper (“Prison Break,”Hitman), Milo Ventimiglia (“Heroes,” “Gotham”) and Clifton Collins Jr. (The Boondock Saints II, All Saints Day ). Others will be announced as they are confirmed. Wizard World is also the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Creators at Artist Alley at Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque will also be added shortly.

In addition, all full-price Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque attendees will receive a limited edition exclusive variant cover “The Walking Dead” comic, drawn by one of Wizard World's talented artist guests (to be announced shortly). Comics will be issued at registration while supplies last and VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version.

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 14th of 27 events currently scheduled on the 2015 Wizard World calendar, Albuquerque show hours areFriday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque 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 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Albuquerque, visit http://wizd.me/AlbuquerquePR .

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (http://www.wizd.me/PR) 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 CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM). Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

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The 2015 Wizard World Comic Con schedule is available at: http://www.wizd.me/PRSchedule2015.

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