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We've been following the case between Wizard World and co-founder and ex-executive Stephen Shamus. Shamus has submitted a number of papers to the court regarding the suit and his countersuit. Specifically, an attachment order to ensure that they have the money to pay out if they lose against him He has issued Wizard an order of attachment[...]

Here is a summons issued by the US courts on behalf of Wizard World against Gareb Shamus, co-founder of Wizard World. It is part of a new twist in the case against co-founder Stephen Shamus, and a new complaint made by Wizard World, not only against Stephen Shamus but also brothers Gareb and Kenneth Shamus, Gareb's[...]

We've been following and reporting on the Wizard World Vs Stephen Shamus case being going through the courts With pop culture comic convention organiser Wizard World initially launching the case stating that Shamus had been stealing from the company, and engaging in fraud Wizard co-founder Shamus denied this, stating that he hadn't been paid what[...]

Set up by the Shamus family, it becamee very, very popular, and from that span out into Wizard World comic conventions, with new shows held every two or three weeks across the country. Last week, Bleeding Cool reported that former Chief Marketing Officer of Wizard World and co-founder of the company, Stephen Shamus, had been fired[...]

According to court documents from the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, Wizard World Inc has filed a lawsuit against former Chief Marketing Officer Stephen Shamus, who the suit claims "abused his position of trust to misappropriate substantial sums, believed to exceed $1 million, and caused other losses." The suit goes on to[...]

And over time, they grew more and more shallow; fewer and further between. Last year I attended Wizard World Chicago as a spectator I attended panels on the creative writing process and getting into the comics industry I was inspired by one panel that featured a number of people who had "rebooted" their careers and found[...]

Hilton Collins went to Wizard World Sacramento, Sacramentans celebrated their love of comics, movies, TV, games, and anime in the city's largest comic book convention this past weekend Check out these cosplay photos and see for yourself. [...]

By Hilton Collins On Saturday, actor Billy Boyd, who played Pippin in Peter Jackson's popular The Lord of the Rings film series, charmed fans in a colorful Q & A session at the Wizard World Sacramento convention in the city's downtown area. Boyd, a veteran stage and screen performer as well as singer, has starred in multiple[...]

A story broke on the internet over the weekend about Captain America star Chris Evans having had an anxiety attack after a fan tried to kiss him at a Wizard World Philly event Evans was appearing along with other Marvel stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan Evans has admitted to having[...]

Neil Greenaway (of NerdTeam30.com) writes for Bleeding Cool: Today I had the chance to sit in on a panel featuring Chloe Bennet, star of the ABC show

SaraJean Greenaway (of Nerd Team 30) writes for Bleeding Cool I will be honest, coming from a what I like to think is a happening city like Denver Colorado, my hopes for the 2nd annual Wizard World Des Moines Convention were not very high Could a state the has seven times more hogs than people put[...]

SaraJean Greenaway (of Nerd Team 30) writes for Bleeding Cool, Friday was a wet start for the 2nd annual Wizard World Des Moines The early afternoon was a little bit stormy and as such it was a slow start for attendees coming in But as the rain ended everyone- including the cosplayers, came out On Saturday, the weather[...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpuT5QJl07MVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Kevin Sorbo At Wizard World Des Moines Comic Con 2016 For Bleeding Cool (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpuT5QJl07M) If you can't wait for season two of Con Man… Neil Greenaway (from NerdTeam30.com) recently sat down on behalf of Bleeding Cool to talk with Kevin Sorbo during the first day of Wizard World[...]

People planning to attend Wizard World Orlando Comic Con in August this year might have had a shock when they went to check the latest in guest appearances, parking, hotel dates and the like.  Just a few days ago, they were promising James Marsters, Carmen Carnero and Dean Haspiel. It was now happening in August 2017. Wizard confirmed[...]

Bleeding Cool has run a number of stories where people hold weddings during comic book conventions or events, with all manner of dress codes…. Well, now Wizard World are making it official, working with noel.events to bring themed weddings to their shows as Wizard World Weddings . So if you want a wedding album to show your kids of your[...]

Ian Melton attended Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Wizard World Portland has grown in size from its first two years in the Rose City and this year was an impressive and fun convention.  It was the second convention to show Wizard World's shift into video gaming as part of their convention setup, with an impressive array[...]

Beth Murphy addressed these issues at Wizard World Portland this weekend. Quoting a recent Wil Wheaton blog post for emphasis ("You're not broken, and you're not weak Depression lies because Depression is a dick.") the panelists went over topics like medication, getting help, and how something as small as compliments from fellow cosplayers can lift the[...]

London Super Comic Con, ComicsPRO, Wizard World Portland, Long Island… Here's another look at Wizard World from a Bleeding Cool reader attending the show, in all its glory. Find their previous forty shots right here…. [...]

Andrew Grossberg attended Wizard World Portland for Bleeding Cool, Pop culture retailers weren't the only ones who made a killing during Wizard World Portland this weekend. It's no secret that Marijuana is legal in Washington and Oregon And maybe not such a secret that nerds get high At last year's Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle a[...]

London Super Comic Con, ComicsPRO, Wizard World Portland, Long Island… Here's a look at Wizard World from a Bleeding Cool reader attending the show, in all its glory More from the other shows – and this one – to come…. [...]

Chris Hemsworth of Thor, The Avengers and Ghostbusters is coming to Cleveland on Saturday February 27th for Wizard World. He'll be signing autographs, posing for photo ops, taking part in a Q&A panel,and possibly lifting women above his head You never know. Hemsworth's third Wizard World appearance following Sacramento in 2015 and Philadelphia in 2012, he'll be joining Matt Smith and Karen Gillan,[...]

Tyler Kirkham's design above, for the Wizard World Comic Con Box monthly subscription box in February uses the power of die cut to merge the New 52 Justice League of the modern day… …with those of 1960, reprinting the original classic comic book… You can sign up here.   Tyler Kirkham's design above, for the Wizard World Comic[...]

Can you read a book by its cover? These people hope so! The new cover for the upcoming novel Captain America: Dark Designs by Stefan Petrucha from Marvel Comics. Here are the retailer exclusive Fried Pie covers for Spider-Man #1 by Khoi Pham… …and Deadpool & The Mercs For Money #1 by Reilly Brown. An exclusive show variant cover for Doctor Who:[...]

Here's a look at some of the cosplay from Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, starting with a rather remarkable choice Can we get a Hamburglar Loki anyone? Pic a friend took at @WizardWorld #NewOrleans It's Ronald McdonalThor & his McHamner 😆 #Cosplay #Thor #HesLovinIt pic.twitter.com/szkLSwC84t — Nerdy Nicole (Candiss Nicole) is ready to 📸 (@CandissNicole) January[...]

From Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, the How To Write Comics panel saw John Layman and Dean Haspiel in synchronised contemplation. I understand this will be a sporting discipline in the next Commonwealth Games. Here's what the boys were looking at. From Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, the How To Write Comics panel saw John[...]

  Wizard World Gaming is a new conventon schedule from Wizard World Comic Con concentrating on the gaming communities It was to start with a stand alone show in Atlanta on January 22nd to 24th But now Bleeding Cool understand Wizard World Gaming Atlanta has been cancelled and all tickets are being refunded. Instead the first Wizard World[...]

For the last few years, Wizard World Comic Cons the country over have given away copies of The Walking Dead #1 with specially commissioned covers by guest artists at the shows. Well, with Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con running from January 8th to 10th, it's all change, for a Michael Golden cover of Civil War[...]

There's 25% off attending Wizard World conventions in 2016, general here and VIP here… 3. Hypno Comics, 1803 E Main St, Ventura, California 93001 Doors open at 7am! Buy 1 get 1 Free on Graphic Novels, Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Funko Pops ansd Vinyils, Buy 2 get 1 free on all Tabletop and RPG Games, Buy 2 Get 1 Free[...]

Coffee shops have them. And now comic conventions are about to have their first loyalty scheme. Wizard World Comic Con, who run more comic conventions that anyone else, are to launch a new loyalty scheme with Clutch, a consumer management platform producer. Incentives will include advanced admission purchase and pre-order photo op and autograph sessions[...]

Directors of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and the upcoming Captain America: Civil War and The Avengers: Infinity War, Joe and Anthony Russo will be attending Wizard World New Orleans on the 9th and 10th of January, 2016. Whether they'll be bringing any of Civil War with them to show off has not yet been determined. But they[...]