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Past Celebrity Guests
David Tennant
Sunday
Doctor WhoJessica Jones
David Tennant
Celebrity Guests
Sunday
Doctor WhoJessica Jones
Billie Piper
Sunday
Doctor Who
Billie Piper
Celebrity Guests
Sunday
Doctor Who
Ezra Miller
Saturday - Sunday
The FlashJustice League
Ezra Miller
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
The FlashJustice League
Ray Fisher
Saturday - Sunday
Justice LeagueBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Ray Fisher
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Justice LeagueBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
John Barrowman
Saturday - Sunday
Arrow [Malcolm Merlyn]Doctor Who [Captain Jack Harkness]Torchwood
John Barrowman
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Arrow [Malcolm Merlyn]Doctor Who [Captain Jack Harkness]Torchwood
David Mazouz
Saturday - Sunday
Gotham
David Mazouz
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Gotham
Sean Pertwee
Saturday - Sunday
Gotham
Sean Pertwee
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Gotham
Matt Ryan
Friday - Sunday
ConstantineAssassin's Creed: Black Flag
Matt Ryan
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
ConstantineAssassin's Creed: Black Flag
Nichelle Nichols
Friday - Sunday
Star Trek [Uhura]
Nichelle Nichols
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Star Trek [Uhura]
Jon Heder
Saturday - Sunday
Napoleon Dynamite
Jon Heder
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Napoleon Dynamite
James Marsters
Friday - Sunday
Buffy the Vampire SlayerTorchwoodSmallvilleMarvel's Runaways
James Marsters
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Buffy the Vampire SlayerTorchwoodSmallvilleMarvel's Runaways
Charisma Carpenter
Saturday - Sunday
Angel [Cordelia Chase] • Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Charisma Carpenter
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Angel [Cordelia Chase] • Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Gareth David Lloyd
Friday - Sunday
TorchwoodDragon Age: Inquisition
Gareth David Lloyd
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
TorchwoodDragon Age: Inquisition
Naoko Mori
Friday - Sunday
TorchwoodDoctor Who
Naoko Mori
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
TorchwoodDoctor Who
Jason David Frank
Saturday - Sunday
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Jason David Frank
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Holly Marie Combs
Saturday - Sunday
Charmed • Picket Fences • Pretty Little Liars
Holly Marie Combs
Celebrity Guests
Saturday - Sunday
Charmed • Picket Fences • Pretty Little Liars
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Friday - Sunday
Rookie of the YearAmerican Pie
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Rookie of the YearAmerican Pie
Josh Grelle
Friday - Sunday
Attack On TitanYuri On Ice
Josh Grelle
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Attack On TitanYuri On Ice
Lauren Landa
Friday - Sunday
Attack On TitanSailor Moon
Lauren Landa
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Attack On TitanSailor Moon
Jessica Calvello
Friday - Sunday
Attack On TitanExcel Saga
Jessica Calvello
Celebrity Guests
Friday - Sunday
Attack On TitanExcel Saga
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Death Of Color
Death Of Color
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Ranelynn Graphics
Ranelynn Graphics
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Sean Anderson
Sean Anderson
Artists & Creators
Shawnime
Shawnime
Artists & Creators
Sticky Graphic Novels - Dale Lazarov
Sticky Graphic Novels - Dale Lazarov
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Ashland University
Ashland University
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Cleveland Sleeves
Cleveland Sleeves
Retailers
Comics Are Go!
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Retailers
Wizard World Costume Contest
Saturday
Wizard World Costume Contest
After Hours Cosplay Programming Highlights
Saturday
Programming
Check back often, we are often updating!
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: Creative Stage
artist tips & tricks with jim mcclain
Jim McClain has done everything: pencils, inks, colors, letters, editing, and design; not to mention publishing his own book via Kickstarter, distributed through IngramSpark and Follett. Join him and he will guide you through whatever process you want to learn. He’ll save you some money with tips and tricks, too!
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20185:00 PM - 6:30 PM location: Room 23
learn to play pokemon workshop with realbreaking nate
Calling all Pokémon fans! Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the official Pokémon Trading Card Game? I mean it’s only been around for 20 years! Like many people, you buy the cards because of your love for Pokémon but haven’t exactly mastered how to play the game with the correct rules. Well now you can learn how to play with the help of Pokémon YouTuber RealBreakingNate! Bring your own deck or learn play with one of our pre-made decks! Come learn to play as RealBreakingNate takes you through the game card. Breaking down what cards do and a step by step play through of the game. Not only will you get an introduction on how to play the game but every paid attendee will walk away with a Burning Shadows booster pack! This is a great opportunity to bond with your child and learn how to play the game together or to finally put all those cards to use after buying them for years on end!
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: Creative Stage
cosplay is for everyone- a cosplay positive panel
Lets help shine a light on a real problem in the cosplay world, bullying. Bullying isn't just something that happens when you're a kid, it happens all throughout life. But in the cosplay world, it is horrible. We want people to understand that bullying of any type, be it body shaming, cosplay imperfections, or lewd comments are not appropriate and completely unwanted. We want to help others understand that it is inappropriate and help those that are being bullied deal with the individuals and the emotions that come with it.
Hosted by: Team Beautiful
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: Room 26AB
geek trivia night
With great intelligence comes great responsibility. Join TriviaNYC host, Mike Gregorek, for pub style trivia, as he takes you down the rabbit hole of nerdy knowledge. Comics, collectibles and show passes will be awarded. Both single players and teams welcome. In the end, one team will rule them all.
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: Room 24
youtube 101: where do i start?
YouTube is one of the greatest platforms of our generation! A place where you can voice an opinion, share your love of a fandom, or just post daily updates about your cat! Whatever it is you want to do you can do it on YouTube and YES you can make a living out of it all you nay sayers! BUT…getting started on YouTube can be one of the scariest journeys on the interwebz and in life! With over 300 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute how do you get noticed? Join YouTuber RealBreakingNate and Alana King as he breaks down all the details that go into having your own channel and answers whatever questions you may have. Don’t forget to like, comment, and SUBSCRIBE!
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: Room 26C
how to promote yourself in comics
Learn how to promote yourself, the brand and the comic you created. Mike Watson, the most enthusiastic man in comics and one half of the Masters of Self Promotion will give you tips how to make your voice heard at the comic con. Giving tips of how to interact before, during and after the show.
Using your social media to your advantage, pushing the limits of interaction, using your voice at the con, and ending with great reflection after the show is over.
Bring your creator tool box with you because Mike will stock you with plenty of tools to build your comic brand.
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: Creative Stage
live painting demo with disney artist clinton hobart
Enter a raffle to win the painting that Clinton is painting live!
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: Room 26AB
cosplay 101
Want to begin cosplaying but don’t know how to get started? Join Wizard World Cosplay Guests in a discussion that will provide you with a guideline on crafting supplies, wigs, contacts, makeup, etc! Bring your questions for this Q&A and get some answers!
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20187:00 PM - 7:45 PM location: Room 24
cinema’s best of the worst
7:00-7:45PM CINEMA’S BEST OF THE WORST (ROOM 24)
Join pop culture historian, Joe Wos, for a discussion on what makes for a truly "great" bad movies. Joe will share a few of his picks for movies you will love to hate and welcomes audience discussion for picks on the best of the worst! From the "Citizen Kane" of bad cinema- Plan 9 from Outer Space to more obscure awful fare, we will watch previews and clips that will leave you writhing in the aisles.
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20187:00 PM - 7:45 PM location: Room 26C
anime trailer park
Wizard World will be screening some of the newest and most anticipated Anime trailers from upcoming movies/tv series and discussing them with you the fans! Join Steven Hubbard to discuss our initial thoughts and fears for each trailer, and maybe learn a thing or two about the latest and greatest news regarding newly announced film and tv projects.
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20187:00 PM - 8:30 PM location: Room 23
face paint workshop with princess morgan
Have you ever wanted to be blue, green, or anywhere in between? Join cosplayer and professional makeup artist Princess Morgan to learn all about applying and refining face and body paint to last all convention long. All attendees will receive a disc of Mehron Paradise Paint and applicators to apply their face paint together.
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20187:30 PM - 8:15 PM location: Creative Stage
cyanide and happiness sketch jam! with shawn coss
Come hang out with Shawn Coss of Cyanide & Happiness as he randomly creates absurd and humorous sketches from the box of topics as well as suggestions from you! Come hang out and get a chance to win a free sketch! Not for the easily disturbed or the shy! Shawn will describe in detail (sometimes too much detail) on how he was raised by feral cats that taught him how to draw. Audience participation is encouraged but not required. He can literally talk to himself the whole time. It's kinda freaking us out.
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20187:30 PM - 8:30 PM location: Room 26AB
marvel vs dc: the great debate
Which company has better heroes, villains, cartoons, movies, storylines, etc? Join comic industry pro’s, cosplayers and professional nerds as they discuss all aspects of this age old rivalry and with the help of the crowd declare a winner.
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Friday, Mar. 2, 20188:30 PM - 9:00 PM location: Room 21
cosplay vip meet & greet
Wizard World Cosplay VIP’s here is your chance to meet, hang out and ask your questions to the Wizard World Cosplay Guests in a friendly setting!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 201811:00 AM - 12:00 PM location: Room 21
manga/comic reviews
Swing by and present your comic and/or manga to our team of artists and staff. Bring your sequential art, portfolio, and/or tablet for us to review your work and provide you a list of options to get YOUR WORK PUBLISHED through Saturday AM or other partners. Available Saturday and Sunday mornings, stop by their booth to register.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 201811:00 AM - 12:30 PM location: Room 23
introduction to sculpting workshop with shield labs
Learn how to sculpt and model your own clay creatures and original creations with Expert Sculptor & Prop builder Calen Hoffman of Propcustomz. Propcustomz will provide everything attendees need to make their our custom clay creation! Several physical pre-made examples will be shown along with attendees receiving one on one instructions throughout the course of the workshop! Come for the fun and leave with your own creation!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: Room 24
gender and racial diversity in comics
For three years the Bedford High School Comic Book Club has examined the lack of gender and racial diversity in the comic book industry. Specifically, the club noticed a lack of African American female participation as creators of note. Their solution: create characters in their own image. Join the BHS CBC as they present their own original characters and present their progress into creating their own cinematic shared universe.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: Room 26C
kids can cosplay
Join Galaxy Amethyst and her parents to discuss several topics about cosplaying as a kid/teen. Topics such as: how parents can help their child who is interested in cosplaying, how costuming for kids is different than as adults (kids grow FAST and the topic of "appropriateness"), what is involved in competing in cosplay contests, and how cosplay skills can benefit kids/teens by making learning enjoyable and how those skills can transfer to real life. This general information panel touches on several topics to help you or your child get involved. Questions welcomed in this casual panel.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: Creative Stage
how to draw the marvel way: subject spider-man with steve geiger
Learn to draw Spider-Man!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: Room 26AB
trailer park
Wizard World will be screening some of the newest and most anticipated trailers from upcoming movies/tv series and discussing them with you the fans! Join SuperKayceCosplay & RealBreakingNate to discuss our initial thoughts and fears for each trailer, and maybe learn a thing or two about the latest and greatest news regarding newly announced film and tv projects.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: Room 24
saturday am presents: diversity in manga!
Come and hangout with us for this fun and informative discussion on the indie publishing industry and the importance of diversity. From our own global approach to manga, learn why comics are in need of new ideas, how to find your creative partner, and what steps to take to get your indie comic off the ground. Hosted by Frederick Jones and featuring several of Saturday AM’s top creators.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: Room 26C
join the torchwood institute with gareth david lloyd and naoko mori
Join the CONversation!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: Ballroom AB
unite the league: a conversation with ezra miller and ray fisher
You don't want to miss this!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: Creative Stage
cyanide and happiness sketch jam! with shawn coss
Come hang out with Shawn Coss of Cyanide & Happiness as he randomly creates absurd and humorous sketches from the box of topics as well as suggestions from you! Come hang out and get a chance to win a free sketch! Not for the easily disturbed or the shy! Shawn will describe in detail (sometimes too much detail) on how he was raised by feral cats that taught him how to draw. Audience participation is encouraged but not required. He can literally talk to himself the whole time. It's kinda freaking us out.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: Room 26AB
women of pop culture
Join Holly Marie Combs (Charmed) and Charisma Carpenter (Buffy) as they share stories and answer your questions about being a woman in the male dominated industry that is Pop Culture.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: Room 24
“saturday morning to the future, the history of animation” with legendary animator and director tom cook
Join Tom Cook for a trip through animation history starting with Saturday morning cartoons all the way to whats on television right now.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: Room 26C
nasa and the science of superman
Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound." These are just a few of Superman's incredible abilities, thanks to his origin as a 'strange visitor from another planet.' From his 1938 creation by Clevelanders Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the 'man of tomorrow' has been rooted in science fiction. Superman's origin and abilities will be contrasted with science fact underlying some of NASA's amazing accomplishments.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: Room 21
meet geek girl brunch cleveland
Come meet the officers from Geek Girl Brunch Cleveland! We are the local chapter of an international organization of women who meet to share our love of Fandoms, food, and sometimes mimosas. We want to introduce you to our chapter and the activities we do in the area including brunches, movie nights, book club, and charitable contributions. We strive for a place where Geek Girls of any kind can come and share their love and passion in a safe and comfortable environment.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20181:30 PM - 3:30 PM location: Room 23
introduction to worbla workshop with princess morgan
Would you like to create armor, props, accessories, and so much more? Not sure where to start? Join cosplay artist Princess Morgan for a hands on Worbla workshop. Worbla is a thermoplastic popular among cosplayers for a wide array of crafting purposes. Attendees will be provided with the proper tools and materials to create a piece of Worbla armor. Princess Morgan will help walk you through the steps of molding and shaping your armor that you get to keep and a sample piece to take home!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: Creative Stage
cosplay make-up & sfx
Come learn the basics of how to use makeup and SFX for cosplay with Wizard World Cosplay Guest, Knightmage
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: Room 26AB
disney trivia against the disney brothers
Calling all Disney fans! Join us as audience members battle it out against the stars of ‘Walt Before Mickey’, Jon Heder and Thomas Ian Nicholas, in this epic trivia event! Questions could cover anything….Disney Movies, Parks, and even Walt Disney himself! There will be tons of fun and even more laughs! So come test your skills and win some prizes along the way! Hosted by Lani Sarem
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20182:15 PM - 3:15 PM location: Ballroom AB
john barrowman’s one man show
You don't want to miss this!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20182:30 PM - 3:15 PM location: Room 24
family with a touch of yellow, my life with america’s favorite family the simpsons
Simpsons designer Phil Ortiz will share stories of his career in animation and talk about the simpsons and his journey with them all while answering your questions.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20182:30 PM - 3:15 PM location: Room 26C
one on one with the green power ranger: a conversation with the jason david frank
Get your Dragon Daggers and talking tiger swords ready, Wizard World New Orleans - it’s Jason David Frank! The man behind the original Green Ranger and White Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is here to answer all of your burning questions
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20182:30 PM - 3:15 PM location: Room 21
portfolio review with steve geiger
Aspiring artists here is your chance to have your portfolio reviewed at Wizard World Nashville . Steve Geiger (Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, former managing art director for The Marvel Entertainment Group) wants to help guide you as you take the next step as a comic book artist!
If you’d like to sit in the audience and learn tips of the trade to make your portfolio of work better this panel is for you. If you are brave enough to have your work reviewed by Steve in front of an audience than submit your 3 best pieces to evilgeiger@gmail.com . If selected for an official portfolio review you will be contacted with directions.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20183:00 PM - 3:45 PM location: Creative Stage
saturday am presents manga live!
Saturday Am artists demo popular manga techniques
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20183:00 PM - 3:45 PM location: Room 26AB
dark arts and magic: a conversation with john constantine himself, matt ryan
Join the CONversation!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20183:30 PM - 4:15 PM location: Room 24
stranger things: the world turned upside down
Netflix's Stranger Things has taken the world by storm. Join television journalist and editor Laura Hurley and social media maestra and binge-watcher extraordinaire Corinne Huntley for a discussion of the cultural relevancy of Stranger Things, the wildest theories about Season 3, why we love the 80s for scary stories in the 21st century, and much more.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20183:30 PM - 4:15 PM location: Room 26C
game fix presents: embrace the glitch for a nintendo switch
Join Verlane, Spanish, and Link, the Game Fix Show, as they show you some hysterical video game glitches. We all know it’s happened to you but what happens when you #EmbraceTheGlitch? You’ll see for yourself! The GF Crew are also very excited to announce they will be raffling off a Nintendo Switch! YES, a Nintendo Switch complete with Mario Odyssey! Come check ‘em out, win some stuff, and tell your followers, you will definitely have a laugh. Check out GameFixShow.com and follow @GameFixShow for cosplay pictures and more giveaway locations.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20183:45 PM - 4:30 PM location: Ballroom AB
out for a bite! a conversation with james marsters
Join the CONversation!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: Creative Stage
make it pop: weathering and finishing techniques for cosplay
Come learn the basics of painting and weathering with Wizard World Cosplay Guest, Windofthestars Cosplay
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: Room 26AB
the voices in your head: anime edition
Join Lauren Landa (Attack on Titan, Sailor Moon, Seven Deadly Sins), Josh Grelle (Attack on Titan, Yuri on Ice, My Hero Academia), and Jessica Calvello (Attack on Titan, Excel Saga) for an Anime voice acting discussion and Q&A!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20184:00 PM - 4:45 PM location: Room 21
words create worlds: lessons from a storyteller
If you have ever thought “I want to write a book” or wonder if your story can be told in song but don’t know where to begin or how to continue, this is perfect for you! Aspiring and current writers will want to take part in this interactive workshop to ask questions and learn about what it takes to write a book and be a published author or songwriter! Come and learn about the writing process from author, singer/songwriter, and advocate James Morris (Sky Bound, Water Tower, Surface) as he shares the challenges and excitement that comes with creating new worlds. This workshop will discuss the art of storytelling and share valuable tips, tricks, and organizational skills to help get you started and keep going. Be sure to bring your questions. This workshop is perfect for writers and aspiring writers of all ages.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: Room 24
basics of cosplay: the unspoken items
Cosplayers always discuss armor and props but what about the unspoken items like shoes, spandex suits, and undergarments? Join Wizard World cosplay guests Uncanny Megan & Princess Morgan in talking through the basic of cosplaying!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20184:30 PM - 5:15 PM location: Room 26C
inside of michael rosenbaum
Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor on Smallville, Buddy Dobbs on Impastor, Martinex on Guardians of the Galaxy II, voice of The Flash on The Justice League) has a podCast where he goes inside of other celebrities, here is your chance to go inside Michael Rosenbaum!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20184:30 PM - 6:00 PM location: Room 23
cosplay foam building workshop with knightmage
Have you ever wanted to learn the fine art of foam crafting? Join Knightmage as he guides you through your choice of a few foam builds. He will help you by presenting how to build them, answering questions, showing tricks, etc.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: Creative Stage
live painting demo with disney artist clinton hobart
Enter a raffle to win the painting that Clinton paints live!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20185:00 PM - 5:45 PM location: Room 26AB
the nerd off
Just because we are all nerds doesn’t mean we are all on the same side or know what the heck we are talking about when it comes to a fandom. During this panel hosted by YouTuber RealBreakingNate two audience members at a time will debate on which is better and why. For example a single round debate could be who would win in a battle Batman vs. Iron Man or which franchise is better Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter? Has this description already started an argument? Then this is your type of panel. Oh and did I mention…..PRIZES!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20185:30 PM - 6:00 PM location: Room 21
anime vip only meet & greet
Wizard World Anime VIP’s here is your chance to meet voice actors Josh Grelle, Lauren Landa, and Jessica Calvello!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: Room 24
evil animated
"Mirror, mirror on the wall who's the baddest of them all?" Find out as cartoon historian Joe Wos list the top ten meanest of the mean animated villains to ever terrorize the silver screen. From devilish Disney denizens to more surprising forgotten fiends, we will discuss the finer points of what makes a truly great cartoon villain.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20185:30 PM - 6:15 PM location: Room 26C
saving people, discussing things: a supernatural panel
Join YouTuber Alana King for a panel centered around the popular TV show: Supernatural. We’ll be chatting about season 13, the potential Wayward Sisters spinoff, and the power of the Supernatural fandom as a force for good. Attendees will also get the chance to participate in a round of Supernaturalyes or no trivia, with some awesome prizes picked out for the winner! If you’re a Supernatural fan, this is a panel you won’t want to miss.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: Creative Stage
sketch battle
Get ready for a THRILLING exhibition featuring TWO artist alley illustrators going head-to-head in a #BattleForTheCrowd art challenge! You pick the characters —YOU pick the winner — and the prize: A chance to face off against one our guest artists!! 3 will enter — BUT ONLY ONE CAN WIN!!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20186:00 PM - 6:45 PM location: Room 26AB
dungeons & dragons & improv
Join comedians and tried-and-true geeks from Something Dada, Northeast Ohio's longest-running improvisational comedy company, as they play a live Dungeons & Dragons game. These Wizards of the North Coast will embark on an epic quest built entirely from audience suggestions. With New York based DM & host Mike Gregorek, video-projected dice, and YOU cheering along with every Critical Hit!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20186:30 PM - 7:15 PM location: Room 24
fan films fight choreography and safety
Award winning filmmakers will talk briefly on their fan films experience plus hands on in showing you how to choreography fight sequences safely.
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20186:30 PM - 8:30 PM location: Room 26C
an evening with james o’ barr (additional ticket required)
Join James O’ Barr, creator of “The Crow” for a discussion on the past and future of the Crow, talk about the movie, the book, what’s coming next and more, followed by a screening of “The Crow”!
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Saturday, Mar. 3, 20187:00 PM - 9:00 PM location: Ballroom AB
wizard world costume contest
Hosted by our very own superheroes Victor Dandridge and Mike Gregorek, the Wizard World Comic Con Costume Contest is no joke. The best of the best will be dressed to impress in their superhero & pop culture finest, so be prepared for some serious cosplay. Grab your buddies and suit up to take a chance at bringing home the gold! Categories include Best in Show, Best Hero, Best Villain, Best Group and Best Anime (Prize Package Sponsored by RightStufAnime.com)!
Anyone interested in participating can sign-up at the SHIELD LABS Booth #585 inside the exhibition floor on Saturday. Registration closes at 5PM! We’ll see you there! (Recommended for ages 13+)
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201811:00 AM - 11:45 AM location: Creative Stage
the great armor debate: foam vs worbla
Hosted Wizard World Cosplay Guest, Windofthestars Cosplay
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201811:00 AM - 12:30 PM location: Room 23
learn to play pokemon workshop with realbreaking nate
Calling all Pokémon fans! Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the official Pokémon Trading Card Game? I mean it’s only been around for 20 years! Like many people, you buy the cards because of your love for Pokémon but haven’t exactly mastered how to play the game with the correct rules. Well now you can learn how to play with the help of Pokémon YouTuber RealBreakingNate! Bring your own deck or learn play with one of our pre-made decks! Come learn to play as RealBreakingNate takes you through the game card. Breaking down what cards do and a step by step play through of the game. Not only will you get an introduction on how to play the game but every paid attendee will walk away with a Burning Shadows booster pack! This is a great opportunity to bond with your child and learn how to play the game together or to finally put all those cards to use after buying them for years on end!
*All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult! Unpaid adults won't receive a booster pack.
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: Room 24
the real deal with indie comics
Comics are all the rage nowadays and everyone wants to create their own line and be the next Image or Milestone Comics. Learn what it really takes to create and publish your own line of comics from the folks who are making it happen.
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201811:30 AM - 12:15 PM location: Room 21
11:30-12:15pm manga/comic review
Swing by and present your comic and/or manga to our team of artists and staff. Bring your sequential art, portfolio, and/or tablet for us to review your work and provide you a list of options to get YOUR WORK PUBLISHED through Saturday AM or other partners. Available Saturday and Sunday mornings, stop by their booth to register.
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201811:45 AM - 12:30 PM location: Ballroom AB
a conversation with a doctor and his companion
A dual panel was heavily requested on social media so here is your chance to see David Tennant along side his companion Billy Piper for a special Q&A!
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: Creative Stage
how to draw the marvel way: subject wolverine with steve geiger
Learn to draw Wolverine!
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201812:00 PM - 12:45 PM location: Room 26AB
calling all scouts and titans
Join the voices of Armin, Annie, and Hange (Josh Grelle, Lauren Landa, and Jessica Calvello) for an in depth conversation on all things Attack on Titan
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: Room 24
superman in cleveland
The Siegel and Shuster Society will update you on a series of projects celebrating the Man of Steel and his creators including news about the statue, the future of the massive Cleveland Public Library exhibit and the 80th anniversary.
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 201812:30 PM - 1:15 PM location: Room 26C
cosplay in character
Cosplay is a combination of "costuming" and "play". Join Princess Morgan to learn how to bring characters to life in photoshoots and on stage through your physicality, voice, and improvisation skills. Audience participation is highly encouraged.
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: Room 26AB
protecting gotham: a conversation with gotham’s david mazouz and sean pertwee
Join the CONversation!
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 20181:00 PM - 1:45 PM location: Creative Stage
cosplay on a budget
Cosplay doesn’t need to be expensive to be awesome! Come learn from Wizard World Cosplay Guests, Knightmage and Uncanny Megan about the different ways to make your cosplays on a budget.
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 20181:00 PM - 3:00 PM location: Room 23
introduction to resin casting with shield labs
A step by step introductory to making silicone molds and solid urethane resin cast with professional Maker & Prop builder Casey McBroom of Shield Labs. Complete the Sculpting workshop and bring your creation along with you or grab one of the pre-made sculpts provided and jump right into molding/casting your own item! Attendees will receive instructions and have any questions answered along the way!
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: Room 24
comic creator quiz show
Calling all comic lovers! Test your knowledge of comicdom alongside your favorite comic creators in this exciting game show panel.
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 20181:30 PM - 2:15 PM location: Room 26C
celebration of animation
Cartoon historian and former executive director/founder of the ToonSeum, Joe Wos gives a sneak peek at the top ten animated television characters from his upcoming book "Animation Celebration: The 100 greatest characters in television animation." Did you favorite make the top ten? Attend this presentation to find out! The list is sure to trigger a lively debate!
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 20182:00 PM - 2:45 PM location: Creative Stage
live painting demo with disney artist clinton hobart
Last chance to enter the raffle to win the painting that Clinton is painting live!
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Sunday, Mar. 4, 20182:00 PM - 3:00 PM location: Room 26AB
pokemon game show
Calling all Pokémon fans! Join SuperKayce and RealBreakingNate as audience members battle it out in this epic game show event! You might just have to answer a simple trivia question OR you could get stuck with a Pokémon dare challenge! Either way there will be tons of fun and even more laughs! So come test your Poke skills and win some prizes along the way!
