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Wizard World Chicago Presents: Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest March 6-8, 2015
Business Wire - Mon Mar 24, 10:35AM CDT
It will be a Wizard World show like fans have never seen when the one and only Bruce Campbell emcees an entire weekend of horror at Wizard World Chicago Presents: Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest, March 6-8, 2015, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The Army of Darkness and The Evil Dead star puts on what many fans agree is the best programming panel at most Wizard World shows; now fans can get even more of one of the best pure entertainers on the circuit, signing, posing for photos and moderating multiple panels all weekend long.
Wizard World Releases 2013 Year End Financials
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 8:11AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) (the "Company"
, leading provider of multiple Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across the world, today announced that the Company has released its 2013 audited financial results on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Wizard World Begins 2014 Comic Con Tour with Back-To-Back Successes in Portland and New Orleans
Business Wire - Tue Feb 18, 8:00AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) (the "Company", leading provider of multiple Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across the world, today announced that its first two events on the 2014 calendar were successes. Wizard World Portland Comic Con, held January 24-26 in Portland, Oregon, had tens of thousands of fans in attendance, more than 20 celebrities and TV/Film personalities, over 150 artists and creators and hundreds of exhibitors in its second year in Portland. The fourth annual Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, held February 7-9 in New Orleans, Louisiana, had its biggest attendance to date with tens of thousands of fans, including a record turnout for its costume contest and over 3,000 Matt Smith fans in attendance at the "Doctor Who" star's Saturday evening panel.
Cinedigm and Wizard World Partner to Launch a Digital Comic Con Channel
Business Wire - Wed Feb 12, 10:30AM CST
--Releasing widely on internet connected devices, the network will be accessible to Comic Con fans via mobile, tablets, gaming consoles, connected TVs and set top boxes.
Award-Winning Publisher Dark Horse Will Have Big Presence At Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26
Business Wire - Mon Jan 06, 7:00AM CST
Dark Horse, bridging the gap between the best licensed and original comics work from the industry's top talent, will make their debut at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. The Oregon-based Premier Publisher, which produces such notable titles as Tomb Raider, Mass Effect, Halo, Terminator, Serenity, Star Wars, Hellboy, and Conan, will be appearing at Portland Comic Con for the first time.
Sweet 16! Wizard World Comic Con Adds Reno, Nevada, As Sixteenth Event On 2014 Schedule, November 21-23, At Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Business Wire - Mon Dec 02, 7:16AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD), the world's largest pop culture convention series, today announced the addition of Reno, Nev., to the 2014 calendar of its already largest Comic Con Tour. Wizard World Reno Comic Con, slated for November 21-23 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, becomes the 16th event on next year's schedule and the first ever produced by Wizard World in Nevada.
Wizard World, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results
Business Wire - Fri Nov 22, 7:00AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) discusses financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. CEO John Macaluso stated, "Wizard World has continued to perform extremely well in the third quarter and has shown that we are well positioned to be one of the industry leaders in the live event space. This quarter we announced the expansion of our 2014 calendar to fifteen events, in one of many steps towards achieving that goal."
Wizard World Comic Con Plans Massive Expansion in 2014, Adding Seven New Cities to the Largest Comic Con Tour Ever
Business Wire - Tue Sep 17, 1:52PM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD), the world's largest pop culture convention series is announcing a large-scale expansion to its already largest Comic Con Tour. Fans of movies, TV, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, games, sci-fi, sports entertainment, music and more across the U.S. will now be treated to a whopping 15 events in 2014, potentially with room for additional expansion.
Wizard World, Inc. Strengthens Balance Sheet; Retires Liability as Preferred Shareholders Endorse Company Progress
Business Wire - Tue Aug 27, 12:27PM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) (the "Company" announced today the conversion of all of the Company's Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock" into 9,525,248 shares of the Company's common stock. In addition, the Company's warrantholders exchanged all outstanding common stock purchase warrants for 7,987,544 shares of common stock. The end result of the above transactions significantly simplifies the Company's balance sheet. As of today, the Company will have approximately 51.1 million shares of common stock outstanding. CEO John Macaluso stated, "Through the continued positive performance of the Company and this recent vote of confidence by our shareholders, Wizard World will no longer have a derivative liability on its balance sheet. The removal of the derivative liability not only strengthens the Wizard World balance sheet, but also allows the company to further appeal to new shareholders. Investors will now be able to judge the Company upon its results and successive quarters of sequential growth, along with cash flow positive generation. With the conversion of the Preferred Stock into shares of common stock, the Company's shareholders have removed any further share dilution from the former Preferred Stock and have increased shareholder equity dramatically."
UcreateComics Invites Submissions to its Million Dollar Fund
PRWeb - Wed Aug 21, 2:52AM CDT
UcreateComics debuted at the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con with renowned artist Neal Adams (Batman, X-Men, Superman) and writer Chris Claremont (creator of the Dark Phoenix and many other great storylines and characters for both DC and Marvel) sharing their experience in making it in the comic book business and offering valuable tips for today's aspiring creators.
Wizard World, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results
Business Wire - Wed Aug 14, 7:02AM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) discusses financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 today. CEO John Macaluso stated, "I am very pleased to announce that Wizard World has begun generating positive cash flow from operations. This important milestone in our company's history is a testament to our team working diligently on behalf of our shareholders to both grow the company's revenues and put us on the path to real profitability."
Wizard World Teams Up With Yappn at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 8-11 to Provide Real Time Global Social Media Activity in Almost 70 Languages
Marketwire - Thu Aug 08, 7:21AM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and Yappn Corp. (OTCBB: YPPN) are launching 360 Social Media to fans at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con and around the world, bringing the major active social feeds of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr and Instagram together for all its celebrity guests and fans in a single online and mobile location - www.wizardworld.com/social.html. Fans can tune into real time global feeds never missing an action packed moment as it happens at Wizard World or in the future.
Wizard World, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter 2013 Results
Business Wire - Mon Jun 10, 12:25PM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) announced record financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 today.
Field House Convention Center Restaurant in Philly Announces Wizard World After-Party
PRWeb - Tue Jun 04, 8:14AM CDT
Field House, a restaurant in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, announces their Wizard World after-party. Wizard World is one of the biggest attractions to ever come through the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Fans get a chance to meet their favorite stars and then visit Field House to enjoy the best craft beer in Philly. Guests who show their Wizard World wristband at the door, will receive free admission to the after-party. From 8:30 to 2 am, guests will be treated to a live DJ, plenty of dancing, and cheap drink specials. For more information on the event, please call 215-629-1520 or send an email to info(at)fieldhousephilly(dot)com.
Field House Restaurant Announces Gamer Night during Center City District SIPS
PRWeb - Thu May 16, 8:20AM CDT
Field House, one of the most popular Philadelphia convention center restaurants, announces Gamer Night during Center City SIPS. SIPS is a city wide promo that 100 other bars do every Wednesday. Field House is the best place in center city Philadelphia for Center City District SIPS every Wednesday from 5-7pm. Enjoy discounted drinks with co-workers and friends as Field House Philly hosts Rec League every Wednesday night starting at 7pm. Teaming up with Philly Sport and Social Club, enjoy Cornhole, Water Pong, and Bocce for the ultimate gaming experience. Every Wednesday is MUG CLUB at Field House, where select local drafts are half off all day. For more information on the event, please contact the event coordinator at Mpease(at)publichouseusa(dot)com.
Wizard World, Inc. CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders
GlobeNewswire - Tue Apr 23, 2:42PM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) announces letter to shareholders from its Chief Executive Officer, John Macaluso:
Wizard World, Inc. Announces Approval for Listing on OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB)
Business Wire - Tue Feb 19, 10:54AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (the "Company" (OTCBB: WIZD), a producer of Comic Cons and pop culture conventions, is pleased to announce that it received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for quotation and trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the stock symbol "WIZD". The Company's common stock will continue to trade on the OTCQB.
Wizard World Chicago Presents: Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest March 6-8, 2015
Business Wire - Mon Mar 24, 10:35AM CDT
It will be a Wizard World show like fans have never seen when the one and only Bruce Campbell emcees an entire weekend of horror at Wizard World Chicago Presents: Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest, March 6-8, 2015, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The Army of Darkness and The Evil Dead star puts on what many fans agree is the best programming panel at most Wizard World shows; now fans can get even more of one of the best pure entertainers on the circuit, signing, posing for photos and moderating multiple panels all weekend long.
Wizard World Releases 2013 Year End Financials
Business Wire - Mon Mar 03, 8:11AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) (the "Company"
, leading provider of multiple Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across the world, today announced that the Company has released its 2013 audited financial results on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Wizard World Begins 2014 Comic Con Tour with Back-To-Back Successes in Portland and New Orleans
Business Wire - Tue Feb 18, 8:00AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) (the "Company"
, leading provider of multiple Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across the world, today announced that its first two events on the 2014 calendar were successes. Wizard World Portland Comic Con, held January 24-26 in Portland, Oregon, had tens of thousands of fans in attendance, more than 20 celebrities and TV/Film personalities, over 150 artists and creators and hundreds of exhibitors in its second year in Portland. The fourth annual Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, held February 7-9 in New Orleans, Louisiana, had its biggest attendance to date with tens of thousands of fans, including a record turnout for its costume contest and over 3,000 Matt Smith fans in attendance at the "Doctor Who" star's Saturday evening panel. Cinedigm and Wizard World Partner to Launch a Digital Comic Con Channel
Business Wire - Wed Feb 12, 10:30AM CST
--Releasing widely on internet connected devices, the network will be accessible to Comic Con fans via mobile, tablets, gaming consoles, connected TVs and set top boxes.
Award-Winning Publisher Dark Horse Will Have Big Presence At Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26
Business Wire - Mon Jan 06, 7:00AM CST
Dark Horse, bridging the gap between the best licensed and original comics work from the industry's top talent, will make their debut at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. The Oregon-based Premier Publisher, which produces such notable titles as Tomb Raider, Mass Effect, Halo, Terminator, Serenity, Star Wars, Hellboy, and Conan, will be appearing at Portland Comic Con for the first time.
Sweet 16! Wizard World Comic Con Adds Reno, Nevada, As Sixteenth Event On 2014 Schedule, November 21-23, At Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Business Wire - Mon Dec 02, 7:16AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD), the world's largest pop culture convention series, today announced the addition of Reno, Nev., to the 2014 calendar of its already largest Comic Con Tour. Wizard World Reno Comic Con, slated for November 21-23 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, becomes the 16th event on next year's schedule and the first ever produced by Wizard World in Nevada.
Wizard World, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results
Business Wire - Fri Nov 22, 7:00AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) discusses financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. CEO John Macaluso stated, "Wizard World has continued to perform extremely well in the third quarter and has shown that we are well positioned to be one of the industry leaders in the live event space. This quarter we announced the expansion of our 2014 calendar to fifteen events, in one of many steps towards achieving that goal."
Wizard World Comic Con Plans Massive Expansion in 2014, Adding Seven New Cities to the Largest Comic Con Tour Ever
Business Wire - Tue Sep 17, 1:52PM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD), the world's largest pop culture convention series is announcing a large-scale expansion to its already largest Comic Con Tour. Fans of movies, TV, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, games, sci-fi, sports entertainment, music and more across the U.S. will now be treated to a whopping 15 events in 2014, potentially with room for additional expansion.
Wizard World, Inc. Strengthens Balance Sheet; Retires Liability as Preferred Shareholders Endorse Company Progress
Business Wire - Tue Aug 27, 12:27PM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) (the "Company"
announced today the conversion of all of the Company's Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock" into 9,525,248 shares of the Company's common stock. In addition, the Company's warrantholders exchanged all outstanding common stock purchase warrants for 7,987,544 shares of common stock. The end result of the above transactions significantly simplifies the Company's balance sheet. As of today, the Company will have approximately 51.1 million shares of common stock outstanding. CEO John Macaluso stated, "Through the continued positive performance of the Company and this recent vote of confidence by our shareholders, Wizard World will no longer have a derivative liability on its balance sheet. The removal of the derivative liability not only strengthens the Wizard World balance sheet, but also allows the company to further appeal to new shareholders. Investors will now be able to judge the Company upon its results and successive quarters of sequential growth, along with cash flow positive generation. With the conversion of the Preferred Stock into shares of common stock, the Company's shareholders have removed any further share dilution from the former Preferred Stock and have increased shareholder equity dramatically." UcreateComics Invites Submissions to its Million Dollar Fund
PRWeb - Wed Aug 21, 2:52AM CDT
UcreateComics debuted at the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con with renowned artist Neal Adams (Batman, X-Men, Superman) and writer Chris Claremont (creator of the Dark Phoenix and many other great storylines and characters for both DC and Marvel) sharing their experience in making it in the comic book business and offering valuable tips for today's aspiring creators.
Wizard World, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results
Business Wire - Wed Aug 14, 7:02AM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) discusses financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 today. CEO John Macaluso stated, "I am very pleased to announce that Wizard World has begun generating positive cash flow from operations. This important milestone in our company's history is a testament to our team working diligently on behalf of our shareholders to both grow the company's revenues and put us on the path to real profitability."
Wizard World Teams Up With Yappn at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 8-11 to Provide Real Time Global Social Media Activity in Almost 70 Languages
Marketwire - Thu Aug 08, 7:21AM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and Yappn Corp. (OTCBB: YPPN) are launching 360 Social Media to fans at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con and around the world, bringing the major active social feeds of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr and Instagram together for all its celebrity guests and fans in a single online and mobile location - www.wizardworld.com/social.html. Fans can tune into real time global feeds never missing an action packed moment as it happens at Wizard World or in the future.
Wizard World, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter 2013 Results
Business Wire - Mon Jun 10, 12:25PM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) announced record financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 today.
Field House Convention Center Restaurant in Philly Announces Wizard World After-Party
PRWeb - Tue Jun 04, 8:14AM CDT
Field House, a restaurant in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, announces their Wizard World after-party. Wizard World is one of the biggest attractions to ever come through the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Fans get a chance to meet their favorite stars and then visit Field House to enjoy the best craft beer in Philly. Guests who show their Wizard World wristband at the door, will receive free admission to the after-party. From 8:30 to 2 am, guests will be treated to a live DJ, plenty of dancing, and cheap drink specials. For more information on the event, please call 215-629-1520 or send an email to info(at)fieldhousephilly(dot)com.
Field House Restaurant Announces Gamer Night during Center City District SIPS
PRWeb - Thu May 16, 8:20AM CDT
Field House, one of the most popular Philadelphia convention center restaurants, announces Gamer Night during Center City SIPS. SIPS is a city wide promo that 100 other bars do every Wednesday. Field House is the best place in center city Philadelphia for Center City District SIPS every Wednesday from 5-7pm. Enjoy discounted drinks with co-workers and friends as Field House Philly hosts Rec League every Wednesday night starting at 7pm. Teaming up with Philly Sport and Social Club, enjoy Cornhole, Water Pong, and Bocce for the ultimate gaming experience. Every Wednesday is MUG CLUB at Field House, where select local drafts are half off all day. For more information on the event, please contact the event coordinator at Mpease(at)publichouseusa(dot)com.
Wizard World, Inc. CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders
GlobeNewswire - Tue Apr 23, 2:42PM CDT
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) announces letter to shareholders from its Chief Executive Officer, John Macaluso:
Wizard World, Inc. Announces Approval for Listing on OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB)
Business Wire - Tue Feb 19, 10:54AM CST
Wizard World, Inc. (the "Company"
(OTCBB: WIZD), a producer of Comic Cons and pop culture conventions, is pleased to announce that it received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for quotation and trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the stock symbol "WIZD". The Company's common stock will continue to trade on the OTCQB. 
