Tuesday, 26 January 2010
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 Gareb Shamus announces today that he will produce New Jersey Comic Con Wizard World Convention this fall. “Much of my family lives or has lived in the Garden State. All my hometown friends there were bugging me to do this for them and their kids.” said Shamus, CEO of New York-based Wizard Entertainment. “Launching this event is exciting because it gives our fans in New Jersey a show to call their own.”
The NJCEC is the largest and most accessible convention center in the region. This venue will ensure fans have a comfortable and modern venue experience. New Jersey Comic Con fans can expect a family entertainment-focused event with a concentration on comics, games and toys, while all aspects of pop-culture will be represented. Tickets will be on sale shortly. New Jersey represents the latest in the ever-expanding Wizard World Comic Con tour. New Jersey Comic Con For information on all Wizard events, visit http://www.wizardworld.com. About Gareb Shamus: Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books about pop culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Shamus also produces a North American Comic Con tour. Wizard World Comic Con Tour:March 26-28, 2010, Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre April 16-18, 2010, Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center June 11-13, 2010, Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center August 19-22, 2010, Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center October 7-10, 2010, Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94 October 15-17, 2010, New Jersey Comic Con, New Jersey Convention and Expo Center November 12-14, 2010, Austin Comic Con, Austin Convention Center Atlanta Comic Con, TBD New England Comic Con, TBD
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
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 Gareb Shamus announced today that he acquired and will produce the Atlanta Comic Convention, now renamed Atlanta Comic Con Wizard World Convention.
“The spirit of the Atlanta convention was very much in line with our own shows. The fans in Georgia appreciate the festival feel of this show,” Shamus, CEO of New York-based Wizard Entertainment said. “The fans here are savvy, and they are ready for the evolution of their con.”
Founded in 1994 by 20-year comic veteran Wes Tillander, the Atlanta Comic Convention showcases comics, cards, prints, gaming artwork, videos, toys, manga, anime, statues, new artists, book signings and much more. Atlanta Comic Con “Giving fans a little of everything is something I’ve been doing for years,” said former owner Tillander. “There are so many facets of this industry that comics fans appreciate and expect to see as part of a show. With Wizard producing the show, I know that mixed presentation idea will really thrive.” Tillander will consult on Atlanta Comic Con to maintain the local traditions of the event. Wizard will expand the show from a one-day format to a three-day weekend format, while many aspects of pop culture will continue to be represented. Atlanta Comic Con fans can expect a high-energy show with a festival atmosphere recognized and enjoyed by fans everywhere. Dates and venue will be announced shortly For information on all Wizard events, visit http://www.wizardworld.com.
About Gareb Shamus:Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books about pop culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Shamus also produces a North American Comic Con tour. Wizard World Comic Con Tour:March 26-28, 2010, Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre April 16-18, 2010, Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center June 11-13, 2010, Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center August 19-22, 2010, Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center October 7-10, 2010, Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94 November 12-14, 2010, Austin Comic Con, Austin Convention Center Atlanta Comic Con, TBD New England Comic Con, TBD
Press Release for 01/19/2010
Friday, 08 January 2010
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 Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York based Wizard Entertainment, today announced the launch of Austin Comic Con 2010 Wizard World Convention, to be held at the Austin Convention Center from November 12-14, 2010. Fans have been asking for this event for some time. In an e-mail to Shamus, Larry Nickels Jr. wrote, “There are many people that I know of personally who would love to attend the convention if it is returned to our great state.”
Austin Comic Con 2010 Another fan, Matthew Adamic put it more succinctly with, “Bring back Wizard World Texas.” “The fans have spoken and they want us back in Texas. We previously had a great experience here and are thrilled to be back,” said Shamus. “It’s a great city with a top-notch convention center and we’re really looking forward to seeing our fans at the type of pop-culture festival only we can bring.” Austin is now the seventh city in the Wizard World Comic Con tour. Attendees can anticipate the strong caliber lineup of stars and exhibitors that fans across the nation have come to expect. For information on Austin Comic Con and other Wizard events, visit http://www.wizardworld.com. About Gareb Shamus:Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Wizard Entertainment publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare, and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Gareb also produces a North American Comic Con tour. Wizard World Comic Con Tour:Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre, March 26-28, 2010 Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center, April 16-18, 2010 Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center June 11-13, 2010 Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center, August 19-22, 2010 Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94, October 7-10, 2010 Austin Comic Con, Austin Convention Center, November 12-14, 2010 New England Comic Con, TBD
Saturday, 05 December 2009
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 New York, NY (December 3, 2009) - Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, has made the decision to move Chicago’s largest and longest running Comic Con, to the following week, August 19-22, 2010
due to the recent announcement of Star Wars Celebration. “We respect our 20 year relationship with LucasFilms and everything Star Wars has meant to the fan community. In deference to our attendees, guests and friends at Lucas, we are changing dates. We are all fans of the Star Wars films, and this slight change enables us to bring the type of presence the fans would expect at our annual Comic Con,” Shamus says. Chicago Comic Con This move enables everyone who comes to Chicago to still get a taste of one of their favorite franchises. Tickets will start at $25 and will be on sale soon. About Gareb Shamus:Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Wizard Entertainment publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare, and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Gareb also produces a North American Comic Con tour. Wizard World Comic Con Tour:Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre, March 26-28, 2010 Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center, April 16-18, 2010 Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center June 11-13, 2010 Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center, August 19-22, 2010 Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94, October 7-10, 2010 New England Comic Con, TBD
Monday, 23 November 2009
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 GAREB SHAMUS, WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT CEO, ACQUIRES NEW ENGLAND COMIC CON
Wizard World Comic Con continues Tour Expansion
New York, NY (November 20, 2009) - Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York based Wizard Entertainment, announces today that he has purchased New England Comic Con, in a move to further expand the Wizard World Comic Con tour.
“We’ve known Larry for many years, and his exceptional 35-year old New England Comic Con gets us into Boston in a big way. New England has a long legacy of cartoons and comics embedded in their history, making the fans there very appreciative of comics’ impact on society and pop culture,” said Shamus. “I’m excited to bring these discerning fans an even better Con experience and everything they expect from a Wizard run show.”
 Wizard WorldLarry Harrison, owner of Harrison’s Comics & Collectibles, and Jimmy Tournas, the former owners of New England Comic Con, will be intimately involved in the new show production to ensure fan favorite traditions are maintained. “Working with Gareb is an awesome experience. The folks at Wizard World have a great sense of how to grow the show in a way that I’ve always wanted to see it flourish. This should be the best comic con the city of Boston has ever seen,” said Harrison.
The New England Comic Con acquisition is the first of several Comic Con tour expansion announcements expected in the weeks ahead.
“We bring together more fans, in more cities than anyone, to celebrate their passion for pop-culture. We’ve had such a strong positive fan and industry reaction to our new show launches that expanding the tour just made sense,” said Shamus.
New England Comic Con venue and dates will be announced soon.
About Gareb Shamus:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Wizard Entertainment publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare, and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Gareb also produces a North American Comic Con tour.
Wizard World 2010 Comic Con Tour:
Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre, March 26-28, 2010
Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center, April 16-18, 2010
Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center June 11-13, 2010
Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center, August 12-15, 2010
Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94, October 7-10, 2010
New England Comic Con, TBD
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