Dee Snider, Michael Rooker, Kristy Swanson, Adrienne Barbeau Also Headline Guest Roster; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

ROSEMONT, Ill., January 6, 2015 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2015 schedule with the inaugural Wizard World Presents Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest,March 6-8 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Held at the same venue as the famed Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, the Horror Fest will focus on all things horror, with appearances by noted celebrities from numerous genre films and television series. In addition to Campbell (The Evil Dead, Army of Darkness), fans can meet Tobin Bell (Sawfranchise), Tyler Labine and Alan Tudyk ofTucker & Dale vs. Evil, Dee Snider (“Twisted Sister”), Danny Hicks (Evil Dead II, Intruder), Michael Rooker (“The Walking Dead,” Guardians of the Galaxy), Kristy Swanson (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag), Adrienne Barbeau (Creepshow, Escape from New York) and others.

Bell will attend on Friday and Saturday; Snider and Tudyk will attend on Saturday and Sunday; the others are scheduled for all three days of the event.

Other well-known Wizard World Presents Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest guests include Evil Dead stars Ted Raimi, Betsy Baker, Ellen Sandweiss and Theresa Tilly, Evil Dead II standouts Sarah Berry and Kassie DePaiva, and Cerina Vincent (Not Another Teen Movie).

Wizard World is also the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley at Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest will feature Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”), Tyler Kirkham (“Action Comics,” “Superboy”),Mort Castle (“On Writing Horror,” “Shadow Show”) and many others.

In addition, all full-price Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest 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 sixth of 24 events currently scheduled on the 2015 Wizard World calendar, Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest show hours are Friday, March 6, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, March 7, noon-8 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wizard World Presents Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest 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 Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest

About Wizard World

Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) 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, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World also produces socialcon featuring social media stars and will be launching ConTV, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM).

Wizard World 2015 schedule available here

READ MORE

BEST MAN DOWN opens in select theaters next Friday, November 8 and is now available on iTunes/OnDemand:

http://www.magsneaks.com/preview.php?id=51

Written and Directed by Ted Koland

Starring Justin Long, Tyler Labine, Jess Weixler, Addison Timlin, Frances O'Connor and Shelley Long

When their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Labine) unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, bride and groom Kristin (Weixler) and Scott (Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest to arrange for his funeral. But when they arrive they realize that there was a lot more to their friend than met the eye. 

Watch the trailer:

For more info:

Official website: http://www.magpictures.com/bestmandown/

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmandown

****

Join the Magnolia Pictures Insiders Network ~ http://www.magpictures.com/mailinglist.aspx

By joining the Magnolia Pictures mailing list and social network, you will receive advance screening notices, alerts to giveaways, advance play dates and other exclusive insider information.

Follow on Twitter ~

http://twitter.com/MagnoliaPics

http://twitter.com/MagnetReleasing

Connect on Facebook ~

http://www.facebook.com/magnoliapictures

http://www.facebook.com/magnetreleasing

READ MORE

Magnolia Pictures will release BEST MAN DOWN On Demand/iTunes October 3, 2013and in theatres on November 8, 2013.

Written and Directed by Ted Koland

Starring Justin Long, Tyler Labine, Jess Weixler, Addison Timlin, Frances O'Connor and Shelley Long

When their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Labine) unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, bride and groom Kristin (Weixler) and Scott (Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest to arrange for his funeral. But when they arrive they realize that there was a lot more to their friend than met the eye.

For more info:

Official website: http://www.magpictures.com/bestmandown/

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmandown

****

Join the Magnolia Pictures Insiders Network ~ http://www.magpictures.com/mailinglist.aspx

By joining the Magnolia Pictures mailing list and social network, you will receive advance screening notices, alerts to giveaways, advance play dates and other exclusive insider information.

Follow on Twitter ~

http://twitter.com/MagnoliaPics

http://twitter.com/MagnetReleasing

Connect on Facebook ~

http://www.facebook.com/magnoliapictures

http://www.facebook.com/magnetreleasing

READ MORE

Magnolia takes North American Rights to BEST MAN DOWN

New York, NY– February 6, 2013 – The Wagner/Cuban Company’s Magnolia Pictures announced today that they’ve acquired North American rights to BEST MAN DOWN, a warmly funny new comedy from writer/director Ted Koland, starring Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine, Addison Timlin and Frances O’Connor. The film was produced by David Abbitt, Jen Roskind and Sharyn Steele. 

When their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Labine) unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, bride and groom Kristin (Weixler) and Scott (Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest to arrange for his funeral. But when they arrive they realize that there was a lot more to their friend than met the eye.

“We are pleased to be handling BEST MAN DOWN, a charming film that features excellent performances from a completely winning cast,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles.

"It's incredibly exciting to partner with Magnolia on my first film, a company that's made a brand for itself by bringing unique, compelling stories to the screen," said writer/director Ted Koland

Magnolia plans a summer release through their Ultra VOD program, debuting the film on all VOD platforms a month prior to its theatrical release.

The deal was negotiated by Magnolia’s Director of Acquisitions Peter Van Steemberg with Preferred Content and Gersh on behalf of the filmmakers. BEST MAN DOWN was financed by Koda Entertainment.

For more info: http://www.facebook.com/bestmandown

About Magnolia Pictures

Magnolia Pictures (www.magpictures.com) is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, a vertically-integrated group of media properties co-owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban that also includes the Landmark Theatres chain and AXS TV. Recent releases include Lars Von Trier’s Melancholia, Kevin Macdonald’s biopic Marley, David Gelb’s Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Craig Zobel’sCompliance, Lauren Greenfield’s The Queen of Versailles, the exciting noir-thriller Deadfall, and the Academy Award nominated A Royal Affair. Magnolia's upcoming releases include Terrence Malick’s To The Wonder, Thomas Vinterberg’s The Hunt, David Gordon Green’s Prince Avalanche, documentaries A Place at the Table, No Place on Earth, Blackfish, Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, Évocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie, and many more.

READ MORE

Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil may have the classic horror movie set up, a group of college kids head to some back woods area, encounter hillbillies and all hell breaks loose, but it's more Shaun of the Dead than Texas Chainsaw Massacre, though Alan Tudyk's Tucker does wield a mean chainsaw.

This is not your usual torture porn horror flick. Instead, it centers around, not the college kids, but the sweet, awkward, redneck Dale, played to prefection by Tyler Lebine, and his friend Tucker, Alan Tudyk. Dale, is the awkward one, who has a hard time talking to girls, pair that with some seriously creeper stares and its easy to see how he could be mistaken for a serial killer. Instead, he and Tucker are merely headed to their new vaction home, a dilapated cabin, which has more potential for death and destruction than either Dale or Tucker could manage.

Throwing back beers on the lake during some night fishing, all is well, until the college kids decide to do some skinny dipping, and one of them, Allison (Katrina Bowden) bumps her head after being startled. It's Dale and Tucker to the rescue. From there everything goes south, way south for Tucker and Dale when they set off chain of misunderstandings, mostly resulting with the teenagers accidentally killing themselves while trying to "save" their friend.

The kids believe that Tucker and Dale have kidnapped Allison, and Tucker and Dale think the kids are on some suicide pact, as they start dropping like flies all around them, all at their own hands.

The premise sounds absurd, but it is absolute hilarity, as perception is skewed, where the "villian" is really the hero, and “hillbillies” are their own separate race. Tucker and Dale Vs Evil delivers genuine comedic moments, as well as tension. It’s not a in your face kind of scare of typical horror. And the blood and guts are more jesting than disgusting. Most of the deaths blend comedy perfectly with horror because of the character’s perception.

This is definitely one film, full of genre cliches, that is not to be missed. Alan Tudyk is the perfect red neck and "brains" of the duo, whose performance perfectly compliments Tyler Lebine. The two are an unstoppable force, and are hard to not love.

In theatres September 30th.

READ MORE