Wizard World is heading to Texas on November 17-19, 2017. The convention is taking place at the Austin Convention Center on 500 East Cesar Chavez Street in Austin, Texas.
Media guests attending the convention include Jason Momoa (Justice League), Kate Beckinsale (Underworld), Val Kilmer (Batman Forever), Gene Simmons (KISS), Summer Glau, Jewel Staite, and Sean Maher (Firefly), Felicia Day (Supernatural), Charisma Carpenter (Angel), Emma Caulfield (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Holly Marie Combs (Charmed), Jason Mewes and Brian O’Halloran (Clerks), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy), Michael Cudlitz, Josh McDermitt, and Austin Amelio (The Walking Dead), Thomas Ian Nicholas (American Pie), Xander Berkeley (Terminator 2), Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek), Howard Hesseman and Loni Anderson (WKRP in Cincinnati), Dean Cain (Lois & Clark), Steve Blum (Toonami), Loren Lester and Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), and Jason David Frank (Power Rangers).
Comic guests attending the show include Jorge Molina (X-Men Blue), Katy Farina and Rian Sygh (Rick & Morty), Shawn Coss (Cyanide & Happiness), Sam de la Rosa (Venom), Stuart Sayger (ROM), Aaron Sparrow (Darkwing Duck), Tom Cook (Masters of the Universe), Phil Ortiz (The Simpsons), Tim Vigil (Faust), Mostafa Moussa (Aletheia), Ryan Kincaid (Zombies vs. Cheerleaders), Jeremy Clark (Grimm Fairy Tales: Heroes Reborn), Victor Dandridge (Origins Unknown), Joe Harris (Great Pacific), Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion), Sean Hoade (Cthulhu Attacks), Clinton Hobart (Disney), Jim Ferguson (Hush), Matthew Wolf (The Ronin Saga), Michael Calero (B-Squad), Drew Hayes (Poison Elves), Henry Melton (Dragon and Analog), Meagan Tanner (After Twilight), Kimo Mikala Sewing, Jonesbridge Media, and The Pumpkin Geek.
In addition to the extensive guest list, Wizard World will feature various panels, workshops, photo ops, autograph sessions, artists alley, exhibitors floor, gaming station, kids activities and more. Of course, no Wizard World show would be complete without the annual costume contest. Hosted by Victor Dandridge and Brit Bliss, this contest will award major prizes for Best in Show, Best Male/Female Heroes, Best Male/Female Villains, Best Group and Best Anime. This year’s show will also include a live solo concert by legendary KISS frontman Gene Simmons. Don’t miss out!
The con is running Friday 4 PM to 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM. One-day passes are $40 for Friday, $50 for Saturday and $45 for Sunday. A full-weekend pass is available for $80, while children 10 and under are admitted for free with a paying adult.
For more information on the show, or to purchase tickets, visit wizardworld.com.
