SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Salt Lake Comic Con (http://saltlakecomiccon.com) SOLD OUT by noon on Saturday, September 6, 2014 and shattered its previous attendance record with more than 120,000 attendees, which included over 15,000 tickets given away to charities, military personnel, first responders and sponsored schools.
The 2nd Annual Salt Lake City Comic Con, which runs from today, 9/4 through Saturday 9/6, is proving to be an impressive affair, with over 200 guests from film, television, and comic books - including Bruce Campbell. Among these guests will also be Las Vegas' very own EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL. Ash and the Gang have been invited to join in the fun at Utah's comic convention. They will be taking pics with fans and other celebrities at their booth near ARTIST ALLEY, giving away tickets to the show throughout the convention, selling exclusive merchandise, and more.
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) today announced that VIP, three-day and single day admissions are now available for its first seven Comic Con events on the 2015 schedule, through the year's first quarter.
The 2nd Annual Salt Lake City Comic Con, which runs from Thursday 9/4 through Saturday 9/6, is proving to be an impressive affair, with over 200 guests from film, television, and comic books - including Bruce Campbell. Among these guests will also be Las Vegas' very own EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL. Ash and the Gang have been invited to join in the fun at Utah's comic convention. They will be taking pics with fans and other celebrities at their booth near ARTIST ALLEY, giving away tickets to the show throughout the convention, selling exclusive merchandise, and more.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the social media craze that has been raising awareness - and millions of dollars - for ALS research, has been making its way through shows up and down the Las Vegas Strip. EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL was recently challenge by the cast of the Australian Bee Gees Show to take the challenge, and they did so - not once, but three times. Each time they nominated a different group or person.
The stars of EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL at V Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino were excited to be invited to JABBAWOCKEEZ, the hit dance show that performs at the Luxor Hotel & Casino, this past Monday.
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL will be at the NSPCA 'Out of the Gutters' Celebrity Bowling Tournament on 8/10, taking pics with fans, giving away tickets, entertaining the masses, and competing to prove who is the true kings of the gutters.
Philadelphia's The Awesome Fest, in partnership with Wizard World Inc. and horror icon Bruce Campbell, announced today the first ever Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival, running August 21-24, 2014 in Rosemont, IL. The four-day event will coincide with Wizard World Chicago Comic Con and will feature the best in independent horror cinema with a full slate of film premieres, panels, special guests, movie marathons, and of course, Bruce Campbell!
'We could not be any more thrilled to partner with Bruce Campbell on this festival,' said fest director & programmer Josh Goldbloom. 'From the ground up, we've been able to design a world class slate of independent films that share the same sensibilities of his eclectic work.' Film programmer Scott Weinberg added, 'Bruce Campbell is a genre movie hero. We think fans will be excited at many of the discoveries and festival favorites we've lined up to screen.'
The festival will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, the Muvico Rosemont, and inside the Dome at Rosemont Ballpark.
'Many Wizard World fans love horror - and Bruce Campbell is the perfect ambassador,' said John Macaluso, Wizard World President & CEO. 'The Awesome Fest Presents: Bruce Campbell's Horror Festival is a great way for those fans to celebrate the genre and a perfect introduction to what they can enjoy at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in August and Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest in March.'
Tickets for all screenings are free to attend with admission to Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. A limited number of festival badges, with exclusive access to the screenings, are on sale now for only $50. Badges for the festival can be purchased through www.theawesomefest.com & www.wizardworld.com.
The direct link to the ticketing page can be found here: http://wizardworld.ticketleap.com/awesomefest.
Early next year, March 6-8, 2015, Bruce Campbell will return to Chicago to emcee his recently announced Horror Fest, also presented by Wizard World Chicago. Fans can expect to see some of their favorite genre stars, directors and writes from great television shows, movies, graphic novels, and comics.
About The Awesome Fest: Recognized for their unique events and innovative approach to programming, The Awesome Fest was created as an outlet to bring the most cutting edge and just plain awesome titles from both the independent festival circuit, as well as Hollywood's finest, to play some of the more unique venues and non-traditional spaces in the city of Philadelphia. Since the Summer of 2010, The Awesome Fest outdoor summer series has showcased well over 200 Philadelphia Premieres, musicians, and stand-up comics, completely FREE to all who attend.
For more information, please visit: www.theawesomefest.com
About Wizard World: Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests. The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.
Organized by a collective of artists, musicians and activists the ARISE Music Festival sets out to educate participants on local, regional and national environmental issues
Matt Smith and Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who,"), Katie Cassidy ("Arrow"), William Shatner ("Star Trek," "T.J. Hooker") and comics legend Stan Lee are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
For three years, bass player Keith Mohler organized the hugely successful Jazz-in-the-Sky series for the Ware Center | Millersville University. With his extensive contacts -- locally, regionally and nationally -- Keith brought the best jazz musicians to Lancaster. His concerts nearly ALWAYS sold-out.
Evil Dead the Musical has been celebrating its two year milestone at Planet Hollywood's V Theater with special performances, discounts on tickets, and the announcement of the show's upcoming live CD.
Today, June 20th, Las Vegas' hit production Evil Dead the Musical is celebrating its two year milestone at Planet Hollywood's V Theater. To celebrate the anniversary, director Sirc Michaels and the cast of Evil Dead the Musical are inviting fans out for an outrageous weekend filled with activities, events, laughter, and blood.
The hilariously, bloody tradition continues this fall as Evil Dead: The Musical celebrates its fifth season performing at the City Theatre; presented by The Ringwald and Olympia Entertainment and locally sponsored by Genisys Credit Union. A pack of new local cast members will rise to bring the familiar tale to life with a four week engagement starting Wednesday, October 1 through Saturday, October 25 at the City Theatre.
On June 20th, Las Vegas' hit production Evil Dead the Musical is celebrating its two year milestone at Planet Hollywood's V Theater. To celebrate the anniversary, director Sirc Michaels and the cast of Evil Dead the Musical are inviting fans out for an outrageous weekend filled with activities, events, laughter, and blood.