site.wizardworld.com Blog http://site.wizardworld.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:29:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 TORONTO PROGRAMMING LOCKED IN! http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/18/toronto-programming-locked-in/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/18/toronto-programming-locked-in/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:29:48 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/?p=32 The final programming list and details about movie screenings and parties is now live on the Programming Page!

We also have some new guests to announce!

Costas Mandylor

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And Betsy Russell

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Both from SAW!!  And since SAW is filming in Toronto, expect a few other members of the cast and crew to stop by the show!

That’s it for today!

-Spat

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TORONTO ARTISTS GET PLACED! http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/toronto-artists-get-placed/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/toronto-artists-get-placed/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:34:23 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/?p=22 Getting closer and closer to show day, and the first batch of Artist Alley table assignments for Toronto Comic Con are going live on the website today!

Check out the Who’s Coming Page to see where everyone is going.

That’s it for this week, check back next week for more updates and goodies!

-Spat

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AUSTIN HEARS A HU… http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/austin-hears-a-hu/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/austin-hears-a-hu/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:33:25 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/?p=20 I couldn’t help myself. :)

Hot on the heels of her announcement that she’d be appearing at Anaheim Comic Con, Kelly Hu will also be appearing at Austin Comic Con!

So, to make it official…

Austin Comic Con

-New Guest:

Kelly Hu – X-2, Vampire Diaries and The Scorpion King!

Toronto Comic Con

-New Guests:

Magda Apanowicz – Caprica, Kyle XY.

David Richmond Peck – V, The Day The Earth Stood Still

We’re now in the final 2 weeks before Toronto! Getting closer….

-Spat

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HU’S HOUSE? http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/hus-house/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/hus-house/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:32:49 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/?p=18 Kelly Hu’s house that is!

For our Anaheim Comic Con attendees, get ready for Hu!

Anaheim Comic Con

-New Guest:

Kelly Hu – Star of X-2 and The Scorpion King!

Toronto Comic Con

-Costume Contest Update:

Silver Snail Comics has graciously agreed to sponsor the Comic Book/Super Hero Category for the Costume Contest at Toronto Comic Con! The first prize for that category is now a $250 Gift Certificate to Silver Snail Comics! And second place is a $150 Gift Certificate to Silver Snail Comics!

To see the other categories, prizes, and to pre-register for the costume contest, check out The Special Events Page!

That’s it for today!

-Spat

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TORONTO GETS PROGRAMMED http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/toronto-gets-programmed/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/toronto-gets-programmed/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:32:20 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/?p=16 Getting closer to the show date! And we’re almost finalized on our programming schedule, including our list of Special Signings!

Special signings will be taking place at the Wizard Booth. There is no additional charge for Special Signings. Special Signings are open to any Toronto Comic Con attendee.

Special Signing times and Signatory Guests are subject to change.

Wizard Entertainment and Toronto Comic Con reserve the right to limit the number of autographs per attendee, cap the line at any time, and not allow sketches to be done by our Guests as needed.

Here’s the current schedule:

FRIDAY

1pm – 2pm – TBD
2pm – 3pm – Phil Jimenez
3pm – 4pm – Dale Keown
4pm – 5pm – TBD
5pm – 6pm – Cameron Stewart
6pm – 7pm – Adi Granov

SATURDAY

11am – 12pm – Adi Granov
12pm – 1pm – Dale Keown
1pm – 2pm – Phil Jimenez
2pm – 3pm – Cameron Stewart
3pm – 4pm – TBD
4pm – 5pm – TBD
5pm – 6pm – TBD

SUNDAY

11am – 12pm – Cameron Stewart
12pm – 1pm – Phil Jimenez
1pm – 2pm – TBD
2pm – 3pm – Dale Keown

Remember, you can keep up with all our programming additions and news on the Toronto Comic Con Programming Page!

We also just posted some info on our Reality TV Panel, called “I Saw You On TV”. And we have officially announced that there will be a special Mystery Survivor Guest at the panel! So be sure to check that out! That panel will be on Saturday at 1pm in Room 103.

Again, check out the Programming page for all the confirmed panels so far, and expect to see the last few panels lock into place this week!

That’s it for today!

-Spat

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A JEWEL OF AN UPDATE… http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/a-jewel-of-an-update/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/a-jewel-of-an-update/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:31:19 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/?p=14 After the news yesterday, we have found comfort in a new announcement!

Toronto Comic Con

-New Guest:

Jewel Staite – Kaylee from Firefly and Serenity!

Also, we’ve just officially announced the dates for Atlanta Comic Con:

December 3-4-5, 2010 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

More details when they are announced!

-Spat

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Lost Toy Wish List Addendum: “Recon” http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/lost-toy-wish-list-addendum-recon/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/lost-toy-wish-list-addendum-recon/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:42:21 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/?p=8 By Justin Aclin

So here’s the drill again: in ToyFare #152 we took a look at the Lost characters we want to see in Bif Bang Pow!’s new toy line. But as the season wears on there’s bound to be other characters who take prominence and cry out for toys. We’ll be adding to the wish list after every episode. But beware, spoilers below the jump!

DETECTIVE MILES STRAUME

We love Miles and had already pegged him in our initial wish list feature. However, we NEED a Det. Miles figure, because he is the spitting friggin’ image of Agent Tony Chu, the main character of the awesome Image comic book “Chew.” Click the link and check it out for yourself!

CHARLOTTE LEWIS

We would have included Charlotte in the feature, except that she’s very dead. Thank the flash-sidewayses for bringing back many characters we thought were lost (heh) to us. Just no one tell Daniel Faraday when he inevitably resurfaces that Sawyer was able to seal the deal with Charlotte when Dan never was. Awk-ward!

Check back next week for more Lost Wish List Addendum!

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By Justin Aclin

Haven’t picked up the latest issue of ToyFare yet? What the hell are you waiting for? Inside our two awesome covers (Rocket-Firing Boba Fett by Hasbro and Green Lantern by DC Direct) you’ll find…

• The inside story of how Hasbro took the world’s most famous never-made action figure and turned it into the most exciting mail-away exclusive of the 21st Century! Rocket-Firing Boba Fett, this is your life!

• From the hottest comic book crossover of the year, we call out the figures we want to see made from Blackest Night…and DC Direct rates our chances. Who’s a lock, and who do we need to keep dreaming about?

• A crapton of photos of the hottest new figures of 2010 from the New York International Toy Fair and beyond!

• Twisted ToyFare Theatre: The thrilling and hilarious end to the secret origin of G.I. Joe and Cobra! Pranks! Humiliation! Breakfast Club references!

• A look at the most varied toy lines of all time – which has produced the most licenses all in the same style?

• Plus, Toy Fair hijinx, Market Watch and Top 10, and more!

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New Website! http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/new-website/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/new-website/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:45:14 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/03/17/new-website/ A very overdue face-lift hits Wizard World and Wizard Universe!

Check out the new look at WizardWorld.com & WizardUniverse.com!

We’re still shaking out the bugs for the site, so if you see a dead link, or something not working right, be sure to let us know!

Toronto Comic Con
-Programming Updates:
Here’s the final Special Signings list. We’ve left one space open on Saturday from 3-4pm just in case a new guest jumps in at the last minute.

Special signings will be taking place at the Wizard Booth. There is no additional charge for Special Signings. Special Signings are open to any Toronto Comic Con attendee.
Special Signing times and Signatory Guests are subject to change.
Wizard Entertainment and Toronto Comic Con reserve the right to limit the number of autographs per attendee, cap the line at any time, and not allow sketches to be done by our Guests as needed.

FRIDAY
1pm – 2pm – Ty Templeton
2pm – 3pm – Phil Jimenez
3pm – 4pm – Dale Keown
4pm – 5pm – Gail Simone
5pm – 6pm – Cameron Stewart
6pm – 7pm – Adi Granov

SATURDAY
11am – 12pm – Adi Granov
12pm – 1pm – Dale Keown
1pm – 2pm – Phil Jimenez
2pm – 3pm – Cameron Stewart
3pm – 4pm – TBD
4pm – 5pm – Ty Templeton
5pm – 6pm – Gail Simone

SUNDAY
11am – 12pm – Cameron Stewart
12pm – 1pm – Phil Jimenez
1pm – 2pm – Gail Simone
2pm – 3pm – Dale Keown

Also, we’ve finalized the Wizard School for Friday at 4pm. Phil Jimenez will be teaching the class! Mark your calender now!

That’s it for today!

-Spat

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Is Jacob on Your List? http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/02/12/is-jacob-on-your-list/ http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/2010/02/12/is-jacob-on-your-list/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:54:12 +0000 Administrator http://site.wizardworld.com/blog/?p=26 Jacob

That’s a Lost reference, but it isn’t a Lost story…we’re talking Twilight’s Jacob!

Tonner Doll just revealed their upcoming Jacob Black character figure, based on his buff look from the more recent movies. If you’re a toy fan but not a Twilight fan, get used to Jacob actor Taylor Lautner: he’s been hired to play both Mattel’s Max Steel and Hasbro’s Stretch Armstrong!

Hey, if Ryan Reynolds can be Deadpool AND Green Lantern…

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