Wizard World Sacramento 2014 by Wizard World

WELCOME & TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME Dear Fans: Welcome to our first ever Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con here at the Sacramento Convention Center. We have been preparing for the inaugural event for the past year and are excited to bring one of our world-class events to this great city. And here it is. Whether it’s meeting a favorite celebrity, getting that long-desired photo op, enjoy one of our many programming panels, finding that keepsake souvenir at an exhibitor booth, dressing up in costume, or all of the above, we want you to know that Wizard World’s mantra is to create a great experience for you – the fans. We want you to go home after a funfilled weekend feeling like you can’t wait to come back next year. We are so very appreciative of how the entire city of Sacramento has embraced us. We hope you enjoy this year’s show, and we look forward to making Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con an experience that you won’t soon forget. Sincerely,

John Macaluso Wizard World CEO

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

CELEB PHOTO OPS INFO & PRICES

FEATURED CELEBRITY GUESTS

FEATURED ARTISTS & CREATORS

COSPLAY SPOTLIGHT RYAN FRYE

COSPLAY SPOTLIGHT IVY DOOMKITTY

TV PERSONALITY SPOTLIGHT AARON SAGER

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT JASON DAVID FRANK

COSPLAY SPOTLIGHT ERIC “THE SMOKE” MORAN

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT MICHAEL ROOKER

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT GREG HORN

FLOOR MAP & BOOTH LOCATIONS

ARTIST ALLEY TABLE LOCATIONS

EXCLUSIVES

PROGRAMMING & MAP

FILM FEST / GAMING SCHEDULE

KIDS DAY PROGRAMMING

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW SHOW HOURS:

LOCATION:

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014.......................3PM – 8PM

SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER 1400 J STREET SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2014................10AM – 7PM SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014....................10AM – 5PM HOW DOES THIS “CONVENTION” THING WORK? Exhibitors display their products and demonstrate services to inform and entertain the show guests; many publishers will also offer products for purchase. Comic book and collectable retailers offer their merchandise for purchase. You can find everything new from comic back issues, original art, statues and busts, toys, games, DVDs and much more. If you imagine it, someone’s got it for sale. Media guests and comic professionals come out to meet the public, put their artwork on display, sell prints, sketches, autographs or other collectables and interact with the fans. You can meet them in person in their respective celebrity and artist areas.

HOW DO I FIND ARTISTS, VENDORS CELEBS…RESTROOMS? No GPS required – we’ve got a map of the show floor available in this program guide. The map will list where the exhibitor, retailer, artist and celebrity areas are located and yes…even bathrooms! You can even download our Wizard Cons App for FREE for iOS and Android phones. The App is complete with floor maps.

WHAT’S THIS WRISTBAND SYSTEM ALL ABOUT? It’s all about security. Make sure you check in at ticket registration and you will receive a wristband for access to the show. You’ll need it to come and go throughout the weekend, because the venue’s security personnel won’t admit you in without it.

WHERE IS THE FIRST AID? Please be careful, but if you do get hurt, contact a Wizard World staff member at the registration booths or information booths and they can direct you to the First Ad station.

CAN I TAKE PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS? You are welcome to take pictures and videos at our guests’ discretion; however, please note that all photography and recording is prohibited during the panels and screenings in the programming rooms. Also, please note that guests may or may not pose for photographs with fans. Guests have a right to their privacy and if they ask not to have their picture taken, please respect their wishes.

WILL I BE ON CAMERA? By entering the convention center, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded by Wizard World to use your likeness for promotional purposes and waive all rights to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any exhibition, televising, or other publication of material.

WILL GUESTS SIGN AUTOGRAPHS? Wizard World Comic Con will feature a number of guests that will sign autographs in the Celebrity Area. Guests will sign most of your items (officially licensed DVDs, comics, toys, and other collectibles) at their discretion. Please note that most guests charge for autographs and guests may or may not pose for photographs with fans.

HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FUN! • Be cool and polite to everyone, other show guests, exhibitors, comic pros, media celebs, volunteers, staff, etc. • Get involved! Check out the programming, rap about comics with other fans, rock your costumes proudly, browse the retailers to look for the must-have collectible and try a little bit of everything to get the full Comic Con experience!

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• Be prepared. Make sure you’ve got a sketchbook if there’s an artists you want to hit up, bring extra cash if you want to have a big shopping day, wear comfortable shoes, ‘cuz you’ll be on your feet all day, and make sure you’ve got the essentials like water, gum, lip balm, whatever meds you need and especially hand sanitizers – it’s the best way to avoid that “convention cough” during cold and flu season!

LOST AND FOUND? Lost and found will be at the Registration Booths. If you find anything left behind be fellow convention goers, please hand it into a Wizard world staff member at ticket registration.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY: • Wizard World is committed to providing a safe and fun experience for all attendees, exhibitors, guests and staff. As such, all are entitled to respectful treatment at Wizard World conventions and associated events. Wizard World will not tolerate inappropriate behavior of any kind, including but not limited to harassment because of age, disability, marital status, race or color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. • Any threatening behavior with the intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment or embarrass another is unacceptable and grounds for removal from the convention without refund. If unacceptable behavior continues upon being escorted from the show floor, local authorities will be contacted and criminal charges may follow. • Anyone who sees or feels that their experience is being compromised due to unacceptable or questionable behavior is encouraged to speak with Wizard World staff immediately with any concerns for appropriate action. Wizard World staff can be located in the Registration area and throughout the show floor in black polo shirts marked STAFF.

WEAPONS POLICY: In order to assure that everyone who visits Wizard World has a safe and enjoyable time, we have decided to institute a weapons policy, effective immediately. • All weapons must be inspected by a member of our security staff and tagged prior to entry. • Actual firearms of any sort are not allowed. • Simulated weapons for cosplay purposes will be allowed, but must be non-firing. • Bladed weapons must be affixed in their sheaths so that they can not be removed. • If you are found with an untagged weapon inside the show, you will be escorted to security to have your weapon inspected and tagged. • If you have a weapon that does not pass inspection, you will not be able to enter the show. If you are not sure about a weapon, or have a weapon that does not meet these policies, please leave it at home in order to assure entrance.

Thank you in advance for complying with this policy, and we look forward to seeing you at Wizard World!

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CELEB PHOTO OPS INFO & PRICES

PHOTO OP RULES & INFORMATION LINES

1. Lines for photo ops will be set up by our staff 30

minutes before the photo op start time. Please do not attempt to form your own lines or get in a line prior to this time as any “unofficial” lines will not determine actual line placement. 2. If you purchased your tickets online, please have your paperwork out and ready for our line staff so they may check you in. 3. Please stay in line. If you move from your position in line we cannot place you back in your position, you will have to go to the rear of the line. 4. Only ticketed attendees, parents of ticketed attendees, and those in the photo with them may wait in the line area. If you are not in the photo or are not a parent of someone in the photo, you will be asked to exit the line area. 5. If you have special needs or are caring for someone with special needs, please speak to one of our line staff. 6. If you are late for your photo op, you may exchange your photo op at our sales area.

Billy Dee Williams.......................................................$50

PHOTO OP ROOM

Jason David Frank......................................................$45

photo op card out and ready.

Jason David Frank (Green Ranger Suit, Saturday Only)......$55

2. Only ticketed attendees, parents of ticket

Jon Bernthal...............................................................$55

1. Upon entering the photo op room, please have your attendees, and those in the photo with them may enter the photo op room. 3. Absolutley no photos or videos may be taken in the photo op room, aside from our photographer. 4. There is a designated place to put your items inside the photo op room. 5. Please be respectful of our celebrity guests, keep hands above the waist, no kissing, and listen for special restrictions for particular guests. 6. No autographs or gifts in the photo op room. 7. Glasses often glare, please remove them if possible. 8. No stollers in the photo op room.

AFTER YOUR PHOTO OP

1. Follow @celebphotoops on Twitter and we will

announce when prints are ready. 2. Be sure to redeem your add-on cards (digital file download, additional print, or combo pack) at the addon redemption booth once you have your print. 3. Please do not crowd the print tables. If your number sequence is not available, let those whose prints are ready access the tables to retrieve their prints.

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Bruce Campbell..........................................................$50 Chris Hemsworth & Stan Lee DUAL..............................$250 Chris Hemsworth......................................................$150 David Della Rocco......................................................$35 James Hong...............................................................$35 James Marsters..........................................................$65

Julie Benz..................................................................$50 Laurie Holden.............................................................$55 Michael Rooker...........................................................$55 Michael Rosenbaum....................................................$50 Norman Reedus..........................................................$75 Reedus & Rooker DUAL.............................................$110 Reedus & Flanery DUAL.............................................$100 Reedus, Rooker & Bernthal TRIPLE..............................$145 Reedus, Flanery & Rocco TRIPLE....................................$110 Reedus, Flanery & Benz TRIPLE..................................$120 Ralph Macchio...........................................................$50 Sara Underwood (Bustice Costume, Saturday Only).........$100 Sara Underwood..........................................................$50 Sean Patrick Flanery....................................................$40 Stan Lee..................................................................$100 William Shatner..........................................................$80 WWE® Superstar Sheamus®..........................................$45 WWW.WIZARDWORLD.COM

FEATURED CELEBRITY GUESTS

STAN LEE

CHRIS HEMSWORTH

BRUCE CAMPBELL

WILLIAM SHATNER

BILLY DEE WILLIAMS

NORMAN REEDUS

JON BERNTHAL

MICHAEL ROOKER

LAURIE HOLDEN

WWE® SUPERSTAR SHEAMUS®

MICHAEL ROSENBAUM

JAMES MARSTERS

JULIE BENZ

JASON DAVID FRANK

RALPH MACCHIO

SEAN PATRICK FLANERY

DAVID DELLA ROCCO

JAMES HONG

SARA UNDERWOOD

URIJAH FABER

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FEATURED ARTISTS & CREATORS

CHRIS CLAREMONT

NEAL ADAMS

GREG HORN

PHIL ORTIZ

PAOLO RIVERA

ETHAN VAN SCIVER

HUMBERTO RAMOS

MICHAEL GOLDEN

ARTHUR SUYDAM

ERIC NGUYEN

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COSPLAY SPOTLIGHT

Ryan Frye TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU GOT STARTED AS A COSPLAYER? It all started while searching for a costume at a retail Halloween store. The clerk and I started talking about how much we love wearing costumes. One thing led to another and he introduced me to his group of friends that “cosplayed”. I had heard this term before when I watched a documentary about how popular it is in Japan. But, I had no idea how popular it is here in the states too. Turns out his friends welcomed me into their circle with open arms and I started doing charity events with their group Costumers With a Cause. From then on I was hooked and started touring various cons.

YOU ARE MOST KNOWN TO COSPLAY AS THOR. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE COSPLAYING AS THOR. I like to get into character no matter the costume I’m wearing. So I have a lot of fun doing a parody version of Thor. You know, the big Jock with the cheesy one liners. Thor has become tremendously popular because of the recent movies so people are naturally drawn to me when I wear this costume, but then they can’t help but laugh when I start talking to them.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST MEMORY AT A WIZARD WORLD SHOW? I’ll never forget meeting Stan Lee in the hotel I was staying at during Wizard World Austin Texas. I was coming down the elevator, half dressed in my Thor costume, when it stopped at one of the floors. In walks Stan Lee with his handler who ended up standing between us as the doors shut. I didn’t want to be “that guy” that freaks out in front of Stan the Man Lee so I just stood there suppressing my inner screaming fan boy. After what seemed like an eternity of silence, Stan’s handler leaned over to him and said, “Hey Stan, we’ve got the god of thunder over here.” and then motioned over to me on the other side. He leaned around his handler and shouted, “Oh hey! Nice to meet you!” We shook hands and the rest of that elevator ride was glorious.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE TO COSPLAYERS ON ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE? Be you and have fun. I know that sounds cliche, but there are too many in this community that exclude people just because they don’t look the part of the character or didn’t make every little piece of the costume themselves. Learning to make costumes comes with time and through the amazing friendships that seem to instantly form in this community.

WHAT ARE OTHER COSTUMES YOU ARE WORKING ON AND WHAT IS YOUR DREAM COSTUME TO MAKE?

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Right now I’m currently working on a steam punk version of Lion-o from the 80’s cartoon Thunder Cats and the 90’s version of Aqua Man. My dream costume? I have always wanted to cosplay a character from one of Frank Frazetta’s artwork. But to narrow it down from there would be impossible because I love all of his paintings.

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COSPLAY SPOTLIGHT

Q&A with IVY DOOMKITTY ON COSPLAYING: HOW AND WHEN DID YOU GET STARTED AS A COSPLAYER? Well, it started a long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away. I went to my first comic book convention about 9 years ago. Oddly enough, it was Wizard World LA. I saw people running around in costume and loved the idea of expressing your fandom through costuming and emulating the character. It was something that I wanted to do, but felt that I would get called names, laughed and ridiculed, therefore I chose not to proceed. This mentality continued for years, deciding to do a costume before a con, only to let my insecurities and thoughts of what others would think affect me, and then choose not to cosplay. It wasn’t until 4 years ago that comic book artists/writer, Frank Cho, asked me to model for his live art panel... in costume. It was a huge deal for me and with the help of a friend, I made the costume. It was fun and I loved modeling, but I didn’t quite count it as cosplay. I did this for the next 2 years as well, growing a little bolder with each modeling session at the con, but still quite afraid to walk a convention floor in costume. It wasn’t until SDCC 2012 that I decided to just do it and walk the floor in costume. I had emailed Frank about cosplaying as his Liberty Meadows Brandy dressed as a Star Trek TOS red shirt print that he was doing for the con and he said to go for it. With 2 days left before the con, I made the costume. It was an absolute blast walking the con floor. I never expected it to be so much fun. What I loved was the conversations about TOS that I was able to have with anyone that stopped me. I felt that I was finally able to emulate a character and express my fandom. After that I dove in and went crazy on costume making.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CHARACTER TO COSPLAY AS AND WHY? Samus in her Varia Suit is my holy grail of costumes. I loved the Metroid series and was also a big fan of Metroid Prime when it came out. Samus is a strong female figure and I feel the costume construction would be incredibly challenging for me and require the use of several mediums to achieve. I like a good challenge.

WHAT ARE YOUR GO TO TRICKS FOR LAST MINUTE COSTUME EMERGENCIES? Have a hot glue gun, velcro, or needle and thread handy. I’ve had an instance or two where something “malfunctioned” and a hot glue gun fixed the problem in a cinch.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE INSECURITIES ABOUT THEIR BODY IMAGE FOR COSPLAYING AND IN GENERAL? Don’t believe for one second that you are the wrong “body type” for a character. Artists draw different versions of characters all the time. Look at artists like Frank Cho and J. Scott Campbell. Both draw their women very differently, but they are nonetheless beautiful in every way. Cosplay is also an expression of art. You’re showing your love for a character and there is nothing wrong with celebrating that, regardless of your size/shape/etc. There will be people that are negative and sometimes try to knock you down, but at the end of the day the important thing is that you had had fun and are happy with yourself. Also remember: For every one negative comment that you see, there are 20+ positive ones. Why let the negative ones affect your life and dictate what you do and don’t do. Stick with the positive and you will be happier.

ON WIZARD WORLD: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ASPECTS ABOUT A WIZARD WORLD SHOW? I love the feeling being amongst family when I go to a Wizard World show. I very much enjoy how they make cosplay a MAJOR part of their convention, promoting the art and now including Cosplay Circuit. I like

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COSPLAY SPOTLIGHT how there is a perfect balance between media guests, comic book artists/ writers, and cosplayers. One thing that I love that I noticed no other con does, is greet every person that walks through the door in the morning and thanks them for coming to Wizard World. I like how they show appreciation for the attendees of the con.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST MEMORY AT A WIZARD WORLD SHOW? Ah! There are far too many! I’d have to say it’s a cross between Wizard World Portland 2012 and Wizard World Chicago 2012. Wizard World Portland is special to me because it is the first Wizard con that I started cosplaying at. It’s also the first con of 2012 that I began cosplaying and attended as a guest. I also had the honour of interviewing Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno in Portland, which was the icing on the cake. I’m excited to be returning back to Portland this year. It feels like an anniversary! Wizard World Chicago holds a special place in my heart because I was honestly unprepared for how many fans would be there. I never expected for so many to be there to see me and it definitely made me teary eyed. The booth was incredibly busy, but it was fun. I spent the time interacting with fans, telling stories, hearing stories, and just all laughing over anything and everything. I felt like I was amongst friends and I loved it. I hope to be able to attend Wizard World Chicago again as I miss everyone there so much.

TOP 3 THINGS TO SEE AT A WIZARD WORLD SHOW.

COSTUME CONTEST

THE STAN LEE PANEL

ANY AND ALL EVENTS ON THE SHOW STAGE (SKITS, PHOTO OPS, PERFORMANCES, ETC)

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GAMING SYSTEM AND WHY? Normally I would say the 360, however, lately it’s been my SNES. I’ve had it since I was 6 (yes, it still works) and as much as I love next gen consoles, nothing really beats the nostalgia of retrogaming. You blow at the cartridge, pop it in, and a flood of childhood memories come at you. It brings you back to simpler times (literally) and honestly, the games were much more difficult than most are now.

WHAT 2014 MOVIE RELEASE ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT? Ahhhh X-Men Days of Future Past! Honestly, I’m just a huge X-Men and Magneto fan and I really can’t wait to see what they do with the storyline, although I have heard that there is some deviation from the comic. I’m not a purist in the sense, and am fine with small changes to the story as long as it makes sense to do so. I’m just hoping it’s nothing reminiscent of X3, which butchered the story in its entirety.

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TV PERSONALITY SPOTLIGHT WW: Do you cosplay, and as what? AS: I am an authentic but low-maintenance

cosplayer. I’ve got great Indiana Jones, Zombie Tony Stark and Shaun (from “Shaun of the Dead”) costumes that I rotate.

WW: What has been your favorite cosplay at a Wizard World convention?

AS: At Wizard World Philadelphia, a group

of cosplayers were dressed as Batman characters from the 1960s Adam West show. They were great, but the experience was only made better when they all crammed into an amazing TARDIS replica and poked their heads out of the door.

WW: Do you have a favorite nerd debate you like to get into?

AS: I will debate to no end that “Indiana

TV PERSONALITY SPOTLIGHT WITH

AARON SAGERS

aron Sagers is a TV personality, entertainment journalist and author. He also really, really loves zombies, the paranormal, Doctor Who, Star Wars and a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. For more than a decade, Aaron has been a “professional nerd” interviewing some of the coolest names in geek culture and covering every aspect of the nerd world. The New York City resident has gained a following as host/co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s “Paranormal Paparazzi,” an entertainment/lifestyle news show revolving around the horror and supernatural genres. His credentials also include MTV, CNN, The Huffington Post, BBC and recently hosted an online show for the premiere of Syfy’s “Being Human.” He is author of “The Paranormal Pop Culture Collection: Rambling and Shambling Through The Entertainment of the Unexplained” and is founder of the blog ParanormalPopCulture.com. And since 2013, he’s been one of Wizard World’s resident hosts, and has moderated for Norman Reedus, Zachary Quinto, Robert Rodriguez, Michael Shannon and more.

WIZARD WORLD: Can you share some recent nerd milestones? AARON SAGERS: My job has led to some awesome adventures lately. I dressed up as Robin

and rode with Batman in one of Adam West’s Batmobiles through Time Square; I went to London to film an Simon Pegg and ended up going on a pub crawl of the bars from “The World’s End”; I was in Transylvania with Bram Stoker’s descendant to film a project. Then I got to interview five Doctors from “Doctor Who,” including Tom Baker, which led to me breaking the news story about his involvement in the 50th Anniversary Special!

Jones and the Temple of Doom” is grossly underrated, as is “Dawn of the Dead.”

WW: What’s next for you? AS: I’ll also be speaking at the International

UFO Congress in Arizona, which is huge honor. Additionally, I’ll be working on a few TV projects I can’t yet reveal but I am ecstatic about those.

WW: How can fans find you? AS: Hit me up on Twitter @AaronSagers or at ParanormalPopCulture.com!

WW: Who’s your favorite Doctor? AS: I grew up watching Tom Baker with my

dad on PBS, and I still love the scarfed one. But Matt Smith is a very close second.

WW: Luke or Han? AS: As a kid, Luke. But as you get older, you

realize you want to be the cool scoundrel, so then it was Han.

WW: Ewoks or Jar Jar? AS: Ewoks. I loved them when I was a kid. Plus they had the “Yub Nub” song. AND they were maneaters. Trust me.

WW: What is your favorite Wizard World experience? AS: Every Wizard World I attend is both unique but also familiar. I walk away with so many

stories, but my favorite to date was from Nashville. As I was walking from a panel back to the convention floor, I saw a cosplayer dressed as Iron Man. A little girl ran up and gave him a huge hug. It was just so cool and reminded me how much of an impact this world has on people.

WW: Who has been your favorite celebrity to meet and moderate for at a Wizard World? AS: Introducing Bruce Campbell was a real treat for me because he was one of my first

celebrity interviews when I became a journalist. A lot of time has passed since then but now that I live the life of a professional nerd, it feels kind of like full circle for me. I also always dig speaking to Wil Wheaton. His insights on geek culture are really dead-on, and he’s had a very positive impact on the community.

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

LIVE FEARLESSLY I

n the year 2013, I told myself and my fans to challenge ourselves by living fearlessly every day. Now in 2014, I expect nothing different. Living fearlessly is not something that is an option, it’s a way of life. Fears are nothing but restrictions, they stop us from fulfilling the most out of life. I am not afraid of much, but I made it my goal in 2013 to get conquer some of my fears. How could I tell my fans to live fearlessly, if I did not face my own fears? I feared clowns and hot air balloons, so naturally, I dressed up as a clown and jumped out of a hot air balloon. It was scary and I was nervous but they don’t call me Fearless Frank for nothing. I will overcome each and every one of my fears along with all of you. In order to be fearless and succeed in life, the first fear to overcome is the fear of failure, which is something we all are afraid of. Do not be afraid to fail, everyone has failed at something. Even if you fail once, twice, three times or more, the way to conquer that fear is to try and try again. Tell yourself “I CAN” every day and after every try because if

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you keep your mind positive and focused you will succeed. Do not let failure defeat you, if you do, you will never know what could have been or what can be. Live fearlessly, do not tap out, and you will succeed. I encourage everyone to write down any of your fears, whether it be afraid of speaking to someone you like, fear of flying, fear of going after that position you want, and face them head-on. Once a person confronts their fears, those limitations stop being an obstacle and life becomes limitless. No fear is too small or too big, you have to work at overcoming them. You have to have the courage to take risks and go out of your comfort zone. This New Year is the perfect opportunity to start fresh and take the necessary steps to replace fear with greatness. We CAN reach all our goals, our dreams, and anything we put our minds to. Let’s take 2014 and make it our year. ––– Jason David Frank

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COSPLAY SPOTLIGHT

Q&A with ERIC

“THE SMOKE” MORAN

TELL US WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED THIS PAST YEAR AS A COSPLAYER AT WIZARD WORLD? I’ve learned to inspire many people to be comfortable and not be intimidated to cosplay regardless of size, color,shape, or gender. While participating in cosplay panels at Wizard World, I am able to reach out and answer question for people that want to cosplay.

HOW DO YOU INVOLVE YOUR FAMILY WITH COSPLAY? DOES YOUR WIF E, YAHNE’, COSPLAY WITH YOU? My family is very supportive of my cosplay. My daughter came to the Philadelphia Wizard World show to surprise me. My wife, Yahne’, not only cosplays with me but she is my muse in what new costume ideas I come up with. She loves it! Fans love her cosplays as well.

WHAT WAS THE MOST LABOR INTENSE COSTUME THAT YOU HAVE MADE? The biggest cosplay challenge was my Optimus Prime costume. My friend, Mike, helped me put it together and it was a five to six month project. It was so detailed, I created a tutorial video in making the costume.

WHAT ADVISE TO YOU HAVE TO COSPLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE? My advise to all cosplayers, both novice and experienced is: that there is not such thing as “Elite Cosplayers”, there’s just cosplay: Help inspire those who want to break into cosplay. Most importantly have fun.

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COSPLAY SPOTLIGHT

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST MEMORY AT A WIZARD WORLD SHOW? I’ve had many great moments at Wizard World over the years, but the one that stood out for me was hosting the Wizard World Costume Contest last year for the first time at Wizard World Ohio. From the crowd to the contestants, to the judges it was incredible! It was like being in a dream and not wanting to wake up.

RECENTLY, YOU WERE ANNOUNCED AS THE ALTER EGO FOR DC COMIC’S FREIGHT TRAIN! TELL US HOW PUMPED YOU ARE AND WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOUR GOING FORWARD. When Dan Didio from DC Comics presented me with the honor of becoming Freight Train, it will be a moment of my life that I will never forget. Being Freight Train gives me the chance to show kids a real superhero. For me, it brings a whole new level of cosplaying.

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CELBRITY SPOTLIGHT

‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Star MICHAEL ROOKER Talks Movies, Comic Cons

any Wizard World fans probably think first of “The Walking Dead” when they see the outsized personality of Michael Rooker holding court at his celebrity booth, the line of well-wishers and autograph seekers spilling into the aisle. But with more than 100 television and film roles to his credit, notably Cliffhanger and Henry, and the Marvel feature Guardians of the Galaxy hitting the big screen this summer, Rooker has shown that his resume is quite diverse. Rooker recently took a few minutes to talk to Wizard World about his famous roles, how filming went for Guardians and how he prepared for the role of Yondu.

WIZARD WORLD: You are one of the most popular guests at Wizard World shows. What do you like about attending the events? MICHAEL ROOKER: The big answer, of course, is meeting all the fans that come out. First off, some have made a tremendous effort to get to these events. Meeting the fans is just the most interesting aspect of these shows. WW: Besides ‘The Walking Dead,’ which roles do fans most want to talk to you about? MR: It’s by far ‘The Walking Dead,’ but now ‘Guardians of the

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Galaxy,’ because it is coming out this summer, is becoming more of a topic people are asking about. Also, a lot of people from the world of gaming ask about ‘Black Ops’ and ‘Black Ops 2.’

different from most; all actors have their own persoal way of getting ready, preparing, getting into the role, it’s all up to the individual. I really truly enjoyed that whole process.

WW: What did you enjoy about filming ‘Guardians?’ MR: I have discovered that it’s actually OK to be sitting in the makeup chair for hours (laughs). I never used makeup in my regular acting, hardly ever used any whatsoever, unless it was a scar or prosthetic work. But for Guardians it was five to six hours from arriving to being set ready, including makeup and wardrobe. I found that the whole process of preparing what you look like and makeup has been a very intersting thing for me. I got to do my internal prep work, getting myself ready while all the make up and wardrobe was being applied. Once we were ready for the camera, I stayed prepared throughout the day.

WW: Yondu is a bow hunter. How is your real-life marksmanship? MR: Dude, I made 50 yard hits with my bow. And, well, I made a little wager with my buddy at the range, there’s a mockup version of a grissly 150 yard away, and he said there’s no way I could hit it, but I knew I would hit it square. I asked what he wanted to wager, because I didn’t want to take his money, so we wagered a double tall mocha latte. First shot, bam! One hundred fifty yard away with a Mathews bow. It’s a simple short bow.

WW: Was there a particular challenge in the role of Yondu? Did you review some of the comics? Is it a copy of that character or more of yourself? MR: Definitely more of myself to it, because it was written that way. James Gunn wrote the role with me in mind: my aggressiveness, my humor is all over the role. So I did some research in regard to Yondu, but I was informed that I shouldn’t do too much, because we didn’t stay completely with the status quo with what Yondu is about in the comics. We departed a bit, and I think everyone is anxious to see how this is going to come out. WW: How was the preparation different than for other roles? MR: My preparation is a little

it. I was laughing so hard, it was really fun to watch. It’s so different from what we did on ‘The Walking Dead’ in terms of what we did was so serious, based in reality. It was a lot of fun to see zombies done in a campy way. I had just come from England – six months doing Guardian – so I had made a lot of friends there. So it was even funnier for me then.

WW: So who is a better marksman, you or Jennifer Lawrence? MR: Me, for sure (laughs). It’s two different types of bows. I’m pretty good with the natural bow, recure longbows. I’m pretty good at hitting targets in general. When I see the target I can hit it. Slingshots, shooting pistols, rifles. Anything with a target I like. WW: What is it about the 2012 spoof “Cockneys versus Zombies” that you find so appealing? MR: It was so silly and stupid I loved

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

GREG HORN TELL US ABOUT YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH WIZARD WORLD’S 2014 EXCLUSIVE MARVEL VARIANT COVER INITIATIVE. As a member of Wizard World’s globehopping tour, I’m proud to be involved with the variant covers they’ll be doing all year with Marvel Comics. When Marvel contacted me to do the cover, is was quite a surprise because at the time I was unaware they had made an agreement with Wizard for their 2014 shows! An even bigger surprise was when they revealed to me that I’d be doing the variant cover for Wolverine which is one of their most popular characters!

DESCRIBE THE CONCEPT OF THE ‘WOLVERINE #1’ EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER THAT YOU HAVE CREATED FOR THE SACRAMENTO SHOW. The big deal about the new Wolverine book launch, is that he has lost his vaunted healing factor, and Marvel Comics wanted me to show him in some intense danger to reflect the new vulnerability. The original idea as presented to me for the Marvel Now book was to have Wolverine with 5 or 6 gun scopes pointed at him, with different views of Logan showing up in all the scopes! It was a fantastic idea-the kind of complicated concept an artist can really sink his teeth in to. But, after I sketched out the idea, we realized it wasn’t exactly appropriate for a family-friendly convention atmosphere! The image was just too intense, and we needed to tone it down. At this point, we were on an extremely tight printer’s deadline— only 3 days left, and Marvel decided to throw me the reins, and see what I could come up with as an alternate design! Eventually, I went with these shocking electrical cables…I felt

the sparks would add more energy and action to an already aggressive piece of art work. Everyone was happy with it—I think because it is so off-the-wall visually. Looking at the old design and what we ended up with, I think we took the right path!

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COMING TO WIZARD WORLD AND HOW HAS IT CHANGED FROM YOUR FIRST SHOW? I’ve been attending Wizard World’s events for quite some time now and it has been a great partnership and learning experience. My first event was way back in 2002 at Wizard World Chicago. A few years later in 2004,I won Wizard’s Fan Choice award for “Best Painter of the Year”. Coming from the fans, it’s a very special honor to me, and I still have the award right here on my work desk keeping me company every day. I think I have only missed Chicago one time since then! Overall, the shows have changed greatly over the past decade, but most critically in the past 3 years since Wizard did a massive overhaul to their management and business model. Over that time, the boys and girls of Wizard have expanded their shows from just 4 events to 16! In addition to the best comic book guests, they keep surprising us with new pop-culture guests. For example, for New Orleans they got Doctor Who’s Matt Smith to attend, and for Sacramento they have just announced Chris Hemsworth of Thor fame. It looks to be another exciting year!

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED AS DIGITAL PAINTER AND AS A COMIC BOOK ARTIST? Man, THAT is a long story. If I do it the long way, it will take 10 pages, so here’s a short version… When I first broke in to comics,I was

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an awful artist! Luckily, the blinders of youth had me convinced that I was freakin’ awesome, so I spent about 10 years in and out of the comics industry diligently trying to break in with small independent comic book start-ups. Eventually, I met up with an old friend Jim Hudnall who was trying to get his book ESPers re-launched at Image Comics. After a few successful years with him, I approached Image with my own book called J.U.D.G.E. I spent a year and a half writing and designing this book. I had always had a love for airbrush illustration and figured this might be my last chance to make my mark, so I decided to digitally paint the entire comic book in my airbrush style. The book was a gargantuan success for me personally—probably the most important thing I’ve ever done for myself. But, it was only a moderate success financially, and I was left in limbo after about 11 years of trying to break in mainstream. I was literally about to quit comics and get a real job, when I finally got the call from Marvel Comics. So, when people ask me how to break in to comics, I’m not really sure what to tell them. My path was filled with a lot of frustration, but then again, I learned a lot in all that waiting and fighting. It’s a good thing in its own way…. but man 11 years is a loooong time.

WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS FOR SOME OF YOUR WORK? WHEN DID YOU BEGIN DRAWING AND WHAT/WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR INSPIRATIONS? My mother started teaching me to draw at a very early age. That makes her my first inspiration. I hope that’s not too corny! It’s true! Then later in life I was inspired by the superstar artists of the day like John Byrne and George Perez. I once showed George how I

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used to copy his art work to learn how to draw. He was so impressed he offered to write the foreword in my art book. Most recently, my kids are inspiring me because as I teach them to draw I find myself looking at art from a more basic point of view, instead of the myriad of complications I’ve built it up to be over the decades! For instance, I bought my daughter a Crayola painting kit, and she asked me “Daddy, why don’t you never draw with Crayons?” I didn’t have a decent answer, so I drew a Spider-man in crayon—it was terrible! But then, I started playing with the Crayola watercolors, and the Crayola Oil pastels (something I had never tried before), and before I knew it I had paint under my nails again! Something old became new again, and now watercolor and oil pastels are staples of my art when I’m doing traditional sketches or drawings on paper.

YOUR PROJECTS HAVE RANGED FROM COMIC BOOKS TO ADVERTISING FOR THE 2004 US OLYMPIC BASKETBALL TEAM. WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PROJECTS TO WORK ON AND WHY? The Olympic poster ranks right up there. It is easily my best paying gig ever—that never hurts… and certainly the widest circulation with spreads in all the major magazines. I will never forget walking in to Barnes and Nobles that week and picking up USA Today, Newsweek, Time, Sports Illustrated, ESPN… and inside each of them was my art work— usually as a pull out or centerfold piece— it was just amazing! Early on at my career with Marvel, a lot of advertising agencies and video game companies took note of the ground breaking digital art I was doing on their comic book covers, and I ended up with an unbelievable amount of high-profile

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assignments in a short period of time. I was Future Networks exclusive cover artist for about 3 years straight, and painted about 50 magazine covers between Playstation, XBOX, and PCGAMER. At the same time, I was also working on video game box art, and a plethora of advertising campaigns with the biggest names in the industry like Universal, Nike, Blizzard, EA Sports, Sony, GM-- all while plowing away on my Marvel covers. It was a crazy, busy time, and I don’t know how I survived! There’s been a lot of big jobs over the years, big names, but I’d have to say, the projects I still love the best are my comic book assignments with Marvel. The comic book mythology is so appealing to me and has always been my one true love regarding art. I became an artist because of the joy I found in comics, and that inspiration continues to this day. Wolverine just never seems to get old!

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PROJECTS YOU ARE WORKING ON NOW? Right now I am working with The Walt Disney Company on a video game called MARVEL:War of Heroes. It is getting a ton of attention and the fan base is just insanity times ten! I get to draw a lot of characters I’ve never tried before like Galactus and Thanos and Silver Surfer. And of course there is always the women of X-men: Jean Grey, Storm, Black Widow, and Psylocke! It’s been a blast meeting all the fans of this game. They’re kinda crazy! The game is available for free on iPhone, Android, etc.

artistic endeavor for that matter, especially if you are doing a lot of travelling! I’m very lucky to have found someone who is behind me every step of the way! On the technical side, be sure to diversify your trade skills. Learn to pencil, ink, AND color because you never know which ability will click for you in a compelling way to people. You may WANT to be the superstar penciler, but perhaps coloring will open the door for you!

If you want, come work for me… for free. I’ll chain you to the basement floor and guarantee you’ll be prolific at the very least! For all the latest news and artwork, join Greg’s Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Greg-Horn-Art/257718640925362 See his online galleries at

www.greghornart.com

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS TRYING TO MAKE IT IN THE INDUSTRY? First, marry well! It takes a very special person to put up with the comic book lifestyle, or any

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FLOOR MAP & BOOTH LOCATIONS EXHIBITORS AND RETAILERS BOOTH# 3 Coconut Monkey.....................................TBD A Wrinkle In Time.......................................311 A-1 Comics.................................................305 Adam’s Comics & Collectibles...................301 Animal Haus...............................................322 Best In Comics...........................................701 Big Dog Ink.................................................427 Big Wow Comic Fest..................................100 Blade Daddy...............................................221 CaliforniaConnectionsAcademy@Ripon......517 California Hot Shots...................................321 Capital Sports Decor.................................520 Carlyfornia, From the Land Beyond............TBD

CGC..................................................215 CJ’s Toyz.....................................................TBD Comic & Figure Addicts.............................716 Comic Collector Shop................................310 Comic Madness..........................................405 Comic Wise................................................514 Comicage...............................................111 Credits Remaining.....................................401 Cross Country Collectibles.................505/511 Dave’s Comics............................................416 Desert Wind Comics...................................625 Dragon Song Forge....................................420 Electro Flash Media..................................TBD Elveen’s Comics.........................................411

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Espionage Cosmetics................................712 Everett Comics..........................................410 Exotic Lenses.............................................710 Full Moon Features....................................413 HERO Initiative.........................................600A Heroes..................................................211 Hot Flips.....................................................326 Hungry Human Clothing............................512 Iguana Comics...........................................510 Jay Brothers Comics..................................315 Kelly’s Heroes............................................TBD M&B Toys...................................................421 Matt’s Cavalcade of Comics.......................207 Metalsouls.............................................501

Metropolis Comix.......................................627 Moments in Metal......................................611 Ms Martha’s Corset Shop...........................423 MTC Toys....................................................121 myTAG........................................................213 Neal Adams................................................601 Nerds Comictopia......................................617 Poetic Earth Handmade Journals and Bags.....327 Poster Party................................................104 R & K Comics...............................................506 Rob Prior....................................................612 Rock Rebel.................................................227 Sacramento Horror Film Festival...............415 Serendipity Collectibles.............................320

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FLOOR MAP & BOOTH LOCATIONS Stan Lee Collectibles..................................722 Superhero Talent Agency...........................316 Superhero-Jewelry.com...........................615 Tandy Leather.............................................614 Tantrum Comics Group..............................714 TE Airsoft & Knives......................................312 Tee Turtle....................................................720 The Card Cafe............................................500 The Mana Crypt...........................................504 Thirteenth Floor.........................................621 Toy Fusion..................................................205 Toysbot.com.........................................526 VIP - Cat Makeup Academy........................225 We Got Gamez...........................................101

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We Love Toyz............................................400A WIZD..................................................325 Wizard World Information Booth................323 Wizard World Store...................................607 World’s Best Comics & Toys........................300 Xyphoid Skateboards................................524 Your Favorite Shirts.com ..........................521 Zenescope.................................................605 Zombie Train..............................................515 Zombie Vs Human.......................................417 CELEBRITIES AND SPECIAL GUEST BOOTH # Billy Dee Williams.....................................2200 Bruce Campbell.......................................2204 Chris Hemsworth.....................................2204

David Della Rocco...................................2104 James Hong..............................................2010 James Marsters........................................2000 Jason David Frank....................................2102 Jon Bernthal.............................................2006 Julie Benz.................................................2002 Laurie Holden...........................................2008 Michael Rooker........................................2004 Michael Rosenbaum................................2100 Norman Reedus.......................................2108 Ralph Macchio.........................................2102 Sarah Underwood....................................2014 Sean Patrick Flanery...............................2106 Sheamus..........................................2200

Stan Lee...................................................2202 William Shatner..........................................220 COSPLAYERS BOOTH # Abby Dark Star..........................................804 Eric “The Smoke” Moran............................800 Ivy Doomkitty.............................................802 Keith Zen Dragon......................................804 Ryan Frye...................................................800

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ARTIST ALLEY TABLE LOCATIONS ARTISTS AND CREATORS TABLE # Aaron Nelson..............................................C14 Andrey Dorozhko & Krysten Reis..................C24 Art of David Wong........................................B8 Art of Tu.....................................................C36 Arthur Suydam...........................................A41 B. Alex Thompson.......................................B46 BiancaRoman-Stumpff/BeastofOblivion......B35 Bob The Artist...........................................B41 Boston Metaphysical Society.....................B22 Buzz................................................A19 Chris Claremont.........................................B33 Comishart Sutdios.....................................B26 CultClassicPosters.com............................C28 Dan Brereton.............................................B17 Danny Fingeroth........................................B11 Davidson L. Haworth...................................C46 DED Draws.................................................C34 DrawForKids.com...................................B12 Eight Bears................................................B38 Eric Nguyen .............................................B29 Ethan Van Sciver.........................................A13 fanyang.................................................B44 Greg Horn.....................................................A1 Holly Benton...............................................B28 Human Comics / Gabe Smith.........................A23 Humberto Ramos.......................................B13 Hyperbooster Studio..................................B25 Intense Yellow Studios..............................B37 J.G. Angeles..................................................B9 Jeff Egli......................................................C40 Jeff Wamester............................................B24 Jenny Parks Illustration............................B23 Jimmie Robinson.......................................B14 Joe Rubinstein............................................A33 Joe Weems.................................................B45 Joel Adams.................................................A21 Jusscope Press..........................................A11 Keomaka Art................................................C1 KNKL Comics..............................................C12

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Larein.......................................................B6 Loutmoster.com.........................................B42 M. Jason Reed.............................................B34 M. Todd Gallowglas......................................C2 Mel Boom...................................................C42 Melissa Pagluica........................................B21 Mercenary Art Studio.................................B4 Micheal Golden..........................................A27 MUSETAP...............................................B18 Never Static Pictures..................................A39 Nicole Madeline Ales Art...........................B30 Oh Hell Comics............................................C5 Omakase Images.......................................C10 Pandemorium...........................................B39 Paolo Rivera..............................................A17 PescEffects the Art of Jerry Pesce............B40 Peter Aperlo...............................................C22 Phil Ortiz......................................................B1 Phoenix Run...............................................C38 Rachel Dukes.............................................C20 Renee Witterstaetter.................................A25 Reo M.C......................................................B36 Shea Standefer Art & Costume Design..........A9 Shelby Robertson........................................B5 Steampunk Wolf / (Barrett + Tracey Wolfe, Audrey Salbacker).....................................C30 Studio Tinlock............................................C4 SugarFueled...........................................B19 SuperEmoFriends.....................................B2 Tera Patrick..............................................C11 Terry Huddleston.........................................C7 The Prop Shop.............................................C6 Tim Green II .............................................B27 Tinybully Knits............................................C18 Tom Cook.....................................................B3 Tomas Overbai...........................................C26 Tony Santiago.............................................A35 Victims of Villains......................................C44 Vincent Wales..............................................A7 Wally Khan Studios.......................................C8

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WIZARD WORLD SACRAMENTO EXCLUSIVES

Wolverine #1 Exclusive Variant Cover by Greg Horn

Only Available at Advance & On-Site Registration • Limited to 3,000 FREE to VIP attendees

William Shatner VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Cris Delara

Norman Reedus by Amanda Tolleson VIP Exclusive Lithograph Only Available with a Norman Reedus VIP Limited Edition FREE to Norman Reedus VIP’s

Bruce Campbell VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Rob Prior

Only Available with a William Shatner VIP Limited Edition FREE to William Shatner VIP’s

Only Available with a Bruce Campbell VIP or at Rob Prior’s Table #TBD • Limited Edition FREE to Bruce Campbell VIP’s, Otherwise $TBD

James Marsters VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Cris Delara

Boondock Saints VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Brian Kong

OOnly Available with a James Marsters VIP Limited Edition FREE to James Marsters VIP’s

Only Available with a Boondock Saints VIP Limited Edition FREE to Boondock Saints VIP’s

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Stan Lee VIP Exclusive Ltihograph by Scott West Only Available with a Stan Lee VIP Limited Edition FREE to Stan Lee VIP’s

Chris Hemsworth VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Rob Prior Only Available with a Chris Hemsworth VIP or at Rob Prior’s Table #612 • Limited Edition FREE to Chris Hemsworth VIP’s, Otherwise $20

Ranger Meet & Greet Exclusive Lithograph by “Green Power Ranger” Jason David Frank Only Available at Jason David Frank Meet & Greet

Laurie Holden VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Cris Delara

Only Available with a Laurie Holden VIP Limited Edition FREE to Laurie Holden VIP’s

CyberFrog VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Ethan Van Sciver Only Available with a Wizard World VIP or at Ethan Van Sciver’s Table #A13 Limited Edition • FREE to VIP’s

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Shiver in the Dark - Waltz VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Stuart Sayger

Only Available with a Wizard World VIP or at Stuart Sayger’s Table #TBD Limited Edition FREE to VIP’s, Otherwise $TBD

The Wolverine #1 Remarked Exclusive Variant Cover by Greg Horn Available at Greg Horn’s Table #A1 Limited to 200 sketched editions Prices Vary

Zombie King of Rock VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Arthur Suydam

Salem’s Daughter VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Greg Horn

11” x 17” • Booth# A41 Limited to 250 FREE to Wizard World VIP’s, Otherwise $TBD

Only Available with a Wizard World VIP or at Greg Horn’s Tables #A1 • Limited Edition FREE to Wizard World VIP’s, Otherwise $TBD

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New Portrait of Andrew Lincoln Exclusive Lithographs by Arthur Suydam

Sketches and Stuff VIP Exclusive Sketchbook by Greg Horn

Limited to the first 500 customers • Table #A41 Free with purchase of artist autograph

Only Available with a Greg Horn VIP Limited Edition FREE to Greg Horn VIP’s

Fairy Quest VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Humberto Ramos

Sparatan X VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Michael Golden

Bad Hair Day - Monsters Print Exclusive Lithograph by Michael Golden

Chaos Campus: Sorority Girls vs Zombies WWS #0 Exclusive by B. Alex Thompson (w), Christian Duce (a), & Josh Cruz (a)

Only Available with a Wizard World VIP or at at Humberto Ramos’ Table #B13 Limited Edition • FREE to Wizard World VIP’s, Otherwise $TBD

Available at Michael Golden’s Table #A27 Limited to 100 prints, Autograph Included Offer to VIPs Only: $15 each

Only Available with a Wizard World VIP or at Michael Golden’s Table #A27 Limited Edition • FREE to Wizard World VIP’s, Otherwise $TBD

Available at B. Alex Thompson’s Table #B46 Limited to 100 copies • $10 each

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WIZARD WORLD SACRAMENTO EXCLUSIVES

Jason David Frank Exclusive Helmets & Daggers T-Shirt

Limited Quantity Available at Wizard World Store Booth #607 and JDF Booth #2102

Jason David Frank Exclusive Ranger Dog Tags Limited Quantity Available at Booth #2102

Queen of Hearts Steampunk Charm Bracelet Exclusvie Bracelet by Tracey Wolfe

King of the Fanboys Exclusive Lithograph by Joel Adams Available at Joel Adams’ Table #A21 Limited to 100 prints $20 each

Game Of Thrones Tully Sigil Logo Exclusive Poster

Available at Steampunk Wolf’s Table #C30 Limited to 5 bracelets $25 each

Only Available at Poster Party’s Booth: 104 • 24”x36” • Limited to 1000 $7.49

Dire Wolf Exclusive Lithographs by PescEffects The Art of Jerry Pesce

Game Of Thrones Greyjoy Sigil Exclusive Poster

Available at PescEffects the Art of Jerry Pesce’s Table #B40 Limited to 25 prints $20 each

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Only Available at Poster Party’s Booth: 104 • 24”x36” • Limited to 1000 $7.49

Game Of Thrones Arryn Sigil Logo Exclusive Poster Only Available at Poster Party’s Booth: 104 24”x36” • Limited to 1000 $7.49

Game Of Thrones Baratheon Sigil Logo Exclusive Poster

Only Available at Poster Party’s Booth: 104 • 24”x36” • Limited to 1000 $7.49

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PROGRAMMING & MAP PANEL ROOM LOCATIONS: 103...........................................................GENERAL PROGRAMMING 104...........................................................GENERAL PROGRAMMING 201............................................................................MEET & GREET BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203............GENERAL PROGRAMMING BIG SUR ROOM..................................FILM FESTIVAL (2nd floor Hyatt) GOLDEN STATE ROOM.......................VIDEO GAMING (2nd floor Hyatt) Programming is free with your Wizard World wristband unless otherwise noted.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 4:45 – 5:30PM

RETURNING TO CARL SAGAN’S COSMOS

Carl Sagan brought the universe into our living rooms with his 1980 special ‘Cosmos’ which made science elegant and compelling. Now the updated series is returning, hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson & executive producer Seth MacFarlane of ‘Family Guy’ fame. Fresh from a trip to Space Camp, TV personality & journalist Aaron Sagers gives a sneak peek into what to expect of the National Geographic show while discussing what made Sagan’s original such an out-of-this-world work. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

5:00 – 5:45PM

SPOTLIGHT ON CHRIS CLAREMONT

Chris Claremont has encountered more success than most writers ever dream of. His stories have achieved best-seller status, won numerous awards, and are trendsetters for the industry. Although best known for his unbroken 17-year run on Marvel Comics’ X-Men series, where he created the characters of Rogue, Gambit, Sabretooth, Kitty Pryde and the White Queen, among others, he has also written seminal characters such as Batman and Superman; originated several creator-owned series; is published throughout the world in many different languages; and authored nine novels. Chris will be interviewed by his longtime Marvel colleague Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch.) (ROOM 104)

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5:00 – 8:00PM

WIZARD WORLD FILM FESTIVAL

Calling all independent filmmakers and fans of independent film: Wizard World is proud to present the Wizard World Film Festival! Here, filmmakers from all around the world will compete for fame, glory and great prizes, such as priceless VIP Experiences, exclusive autographs and photo ops with celebrities. The latest and greatest in independent film will be screened both Friday and Saturday, with a red carpet awards ceremony to be held at the conclusion of the festival. For more details on how to submit to a future Wizard World Film Festival (to be held at every Comic Con,) interested filmmakers should visit wizardworldfilmfestival.com. (BIG SUR ROOM)

5:45 – 6:30PM COSTUMES + PLAYING = COSPLAY! SO WHAT DOES THAT ACTUALLY MEAN?

Join Wizard World’s Damian Beurer and an assembly of top-notch cosplayers, including Ivy Doomkitty and others who will tell you everything you need to know about dressing up in costumes and going out in public. From wardrobe malfunctions to crazy fans, to how to construct your own costumes and even how to go to the bathroom (you know, in costume), this cosplay squad will give you the inside skinny on the ultimate in spandex fandom. We’ll share photos, take questions from the audience, and hopefully inspire you to join in. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

UPPER LEVEL

6:00 - 6:45PM UNTOLD STORIES FROM THE EARLY DAYS OF VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT

Warren Davis, the designer and programmer of Q*bert, worked in video game development throughout the 1980s and 1990s, first for Gottlieb/Mylstar, then for Williams/Bally/Midway working alongside some of the luminaries of the industry. In this panel, he shares some candid and amusing behind-the-scenes stories about what it was like to be a part of the making of some classic and notso-classic games. (ROOM 104)

6:45 – 7:30PM

WWE® SUPERSTAR SHEAMUS®

7:00 – 7:45PM

COSPLAY FILMMAKING 101

Moderated by Mo Lightning. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

This presentation gives a jump start to producing your own Superhero/Cosplay/Action film using the tools of today’s technology. Filmmaker, Costume Designer, and Music Composer - Desciple takes your

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PROGRAMMING & MAP Cosplay characters to the next level by showing you the latest cameras, editing systems, and tricks to get started making movies on your laptop. Desciple will also be promoting movie submissions for the 8th annual HEROFEST Action Film Festival taking place in May 2014. (ROOM 104)

topic and how to enjoy the hobby no matter what you are wearing. Presented by Abby Dark-Star (RPF/ Sexy Star Wars Girls Moderator,) Meagan Marie (CosBlog Columnist for Game Informer & Community Manager Crystal Dynamics) and Keith Zen (RPF Moderator.) (ROOM 104)

9:00 – 11:00PM

11:00 – 11:30AM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH JULIE BENZ

11:45 – 12:15PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH MICHAEL ROSENBAUM

12:00 – 12:45PM

THE HISTORY OF Q-BERT

12:00 – 1:30PM

HOLLYWOOD CONFIDENTIAL - PAID EVENT

12:00 – 12:45PM

JASON DAVID FRANK MEET AND GREET - PAID EVENT

CREATOR PRO AM: DRINK & DRAW

Come join host Rob Prior for the Creator Pro Am: Drink & Draw. Professional and amateur artist and writers go head-to-head in this paper covered, ink-induced, word twisting, color-splattering scrawl. Stay through to the end where one writer and one artist will be selected to win a BIG CASH PRIZE. Additional prizes will be given throughout the night brought to you by Corel, Canson and Artograph. Located at Pizza Rock, 1020 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814. 21+

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 10:30 – 11:15AM

STAN LEE MEET AND GREET - PAID EVENT

Ever wonder what it’s like to hang out with Stan Lee? Well, here’s your chance, the king of comics is ready to meet you! Learn what inspires him, how he got to where he is today, and what advice he would give young aspiring talent who want to break into the comic industry. Whatever burning questions you have, your man Stan is ready to answer them. Must purchase a separate ticket for this event. (ROOM 201)

11:00 – 11:45AM

CREATE-A-COMICS-STORY WITH CHRIS CLAREMONT AND JIMMIE ROBINSON

Ever wonder what it would be like to collaborate on making comics with top professionals? In this fun-and-educational session, superstar writer Chris Claremont (X-Men; Fantastic Four) and celebrated artist Jimmie Robinson (Transmetropolitan; ShadowHawk) create a new character and story before your eyes, incorporating audience members’ ideas and suggestions! Come see—and join in—the creative process! The panel will be moderated by longtime Marvel writer an editor Danny Fingeroth (How to Create Comics from Script to Print.) (ROOM 103)

11:00 – 11:45AM

SEXUALITY IN COSPLAY

A discussion about being how the term “sexy” and costumes that show more skin have become a hot

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There might not be a more versatile actress in all of Hollywood! Join Julie Benz as she discusses her many memorable rolls in hits such as Dexter, Desperate Housewives, Defiance, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Shield and so many others while giving a sneak peek at what’s next on her busy schedule! (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

From the man running Metropolis to the man behind Rose and Bomb Productions, Michael Rosenbaum has seen his career span more than 20 films, a role as Lex Luthor on the hit TV show Smallville and now the head of a production firm looking to change the industry. Learn what makes Michael tick in this unpredictable 45 minute Q&A. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

Learn about the creation of Q*bert, one of the most beloved games to come out of the 1980s, told by its designer/programmer, Warren Davis, featuring some rare photos, video and memorabilia. (ROOM 103)

Get the inside scoop on what it takes to make it big in Hollywood. Join JAMES MARSTERS (Buffy The Vampire Slayer,) prominent casting director BRAD DELIMA (SyFy channel, USA cable and Universal Productions) and talent manager STEVE HIMBER as they let you in on all the behind the scenes secrets. Learn how to audition on camera and a cold reading technique to get you started on the road to stardom! Must purchases a separate ticket for this event. (ROOM 104)

Here’s your chance to meet the original Green Power Ranger Jason David Frank in a more private setting, away from the convention crowds. Make sure to bring your questions because JDF will have your answers. Must purchase a separate ticket for this event. (ROOM 201)

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PROGRAMMING 12:30 – 1:00PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH BILLY DEE WILLIAMS

3:00 – 3:45PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH STAN LEE

1:00 – 1:45PM

As an artist, writer, actor, musician or creator, there is nothing more challenging than the development of the creative process. Is art birthed from the spontaneous or is it a result of a carefully crafted rhythm and structure? In this panel, esteemed creators, Rob Prior (Spawn; Deep Space 9; Evil Ernie; Heavy Metal) and moderator Tony Kim describe how to overcome creative obstacles and share their keys to unleashing creativity. (ROOM 103)

UNLEASHING CREATIVITY

4:00 - 4:45PM

TV & FILM PRODUCTION IN SACRAMENTO

1:15 – 1:45PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH JASON DAVID FRANK: POWER RANGER

4:00 – 4:45PM

WILL EISNER WEEK: WHY EISNER MATTERS

2:00 – 2:45PM

FIGURE DRAWING FOR POPULAR MEDIA

4:00 – 4:45PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH JAMES MARSTERS

5:00 – 5:45PM

ACE OF GEEKS: HOW CAN WE STOP BULLYING AT CONVENTIONS?

5:00 – 5:45PM

GRIMM FAIRY TALES ANIMATED

5:00 – 5:30PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH WILLIAM SHATNER

5:45 – 6:30PM

BRUCE CAMPBELL VERSUS THE AUDIENCE

Wizard World is proud to present world-renown animator Tom Cook (Tarzan; Flash Gordon; He-Man and the Masters of the Universe; She-Ra Princess of Power) to Sacramento! This panel will be a demonstration of the steps taken to bring an idea from script to screen. Cook will begin with a short story of how he became an animator back in the late 1970s and then describe the different departments in an animation studio and what they do to move the development of the cartoon forward. Tom will have a few scenes he has worked on over the years on video and then will open the floor for questions about either the process or any other question you may have. So come out and see first-hand how your favorite cartoons were made! (ROOM 103)

6:00 – 6:45PM

THE HISTORY OF US VS THEM

3:00 – 3:45PM

6:00 – 6:45PM

Ever since Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury introduced the Avengers Initiative at the end of 2008’s “Iron Man,” fans of the genre have been treated (or mistreated?) by the introduction of more and more heroes through spin-offs, stinger scenes and Easter Eggs. From Thor’s introduction in “Iron Man 2” and Thanos in “The Avengers,” to Lex Luthor in “Man of Steel” and The Flash on “Arrow,” we examine

SUPER HERO CINEMA: SEQUELS AND SPIN-OFFS

An icon of not only Hollywood but also the African-American community, Billy Dee Williams has influenced cinema & TV through numerous roles in famous productions such as Mahogony, Lady Sings The Blues, Dynasty, Batman and many others. Oh yeah, Billy was also in some movie called STAR WARS! Ask him about his time as Lando Calrissian, his love of painting and so much more by visiting his Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con Q&A! (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

Come see the original Green Power Ranger, Jason David Frank live on the Wizard World Stage. Don’t miss your chance to ask your questions in this special audience Q&A session and learn more about his upcoming reality TV show My Morphin Life. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

Emilio Soltero, PhD (Draw the line; Figure It Out; John Buscema: A Life in Sketches) presents a primer on drawing the figure for popular media, including drawing for comics and character design. The focus will be on anatomy and figure drawing. Emilio will lecture and demonstrate on figure drawing. There will be time to draw as well so bring your art supplies! Come ready to take notes and to draw. Free giveaways! (ROOM 103)

2:00 – 2:45PM 1939: THE YEAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING (BATMAN WAS JUST THE BEGINNING!)

75 years ago, as fateful events that would lead to the outbreak of World War II in September 1939 were coming together in Europe, the U.S.A. was experiencing, in the same year, an explosion of popular culture. In 1939, Batman debuted in Detective Comics #27; Timely (later Marvel) Comics released Marvel Comics #1, showcasing the first Marvel superheroes, Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch; and Hollywood produced classic films including The Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind and Stagecoach. Discussing historical and cultural factors that made that year so important is a panel including Trina Robbins (Pretty in Ink: American Women Cartoonists 1896–2013), Thomas Andrae (Creators of the Superheroes), Mel Gordon (Voluptuous Panic: The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin) and Danny Fingeroth (Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero.) (ROOM 104)

2:00 – 2:45PM

CW31 PRESENTS AN ADVANCED SCREENING OF “THE 100”

Mankind’s only chance rests in the hands of a few… “The 100.” Join Sacramento’s CW31 for an exclusive, advanced screening of this hot new show. “The 100” features a young cast of misfits who head back to earth nearly a hundred years after Armageddon. What will it take to save the human race? See for yourself before the show debuts in late March on CW31. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

2:00 – 5:00PM

THE WIZARD WORLD FILM FESTIVAL

3:00 – 3:45PM

THE ART OF ANIMATION PRODUCTION WITH ANIMATOR/DIRECTOR TOM COOK

COSPLAY & FANFILMS

Check out three of the hottest fan-films including a sneak preview of the newest upcoming episode of Legacy after a Q&A on how to merge cosplay into film. Hosted by Eric “The Smoke” Moran. (ROOM 104)

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There is only one Stan “The Man” Lee. Co-creator of the X-Men, the Avengers, Spider-Man, Agents of SHIELD, Iron Man, and countless other characters, Lee—at age 91!—is still going strong with his Pow! Entertainment company and projects such as Stan Lee’s Mighty 7! Danny Fingeroth, longtime Stan-colleague—and co-editor (with Roy Thomas) of The Stan Lee Universe—interviews Stan about his incredible career—and then makes sure there’s plenty of time for questions from the audience! (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

An exciting discussion among filmmakers and producers about the production activity, opportunity and future in the Sacramento area. Hosted by Brian Jagger, with the help of Doug Stanley (Emmy Award winning producer,) Ryan Todd (YouTube’s Smosh,) Gary Martin (Access Sacramento) and Matthew Donaldson (To Find a Monster.) (ROOM 103) In celebration of Will Eisner Week—an annual series of worldwide events that celebrates Eisner, a major, pioneering force in the development of the comic book and of the modern graphic novel—a lineup of top comics thinkers explains why—nearly 75 years since the launch of The Spirit and more than 35 years since the publication of A Contract With God—Eisner, as creator, entrepreneur, teacher and visionary, is more important to the present and future of sequential art than ever before. The panel includes Trina Robbins (The Great Women Superheroes), Thomas Andrae (Batman and Me), Mel Gordon (Siegel and Shuster’s Funnyman: The First Jewish Superhero), and Danny Fingeroth (The Rough Guide to Graphic Novels.) (ROOM 104) Best known for his role as Spike, the platinum blonde vampire on hit shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, James Masters answers questions about everything from his evolution from acting to music, and the projects he plans to conquer in the future. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203) Conventions are often seen as a haven for those of us who grew up being tormented. But each year we hear horror stories about how a minority still can make everyone’s con experience work. So how does bullying occur at conventions, and how do we stop it? The Ace of Geeks will be putting on a live podcast discussion on just this topic, with audience participation welcomed. (ROOM 103)

Come check out this frightening and fun animated adaptation of Zenescope’s Grimm Fairy Tales produced by Zenescope Entertainment, Titmouse Inc. and Schneppzone. Directed by Jon Schnepp (Metalocalypse), this gory, sexy, tongue-in-cheek pilot episode screening features behind the scenes footage with the amazing cast of voice actors including Lena Headey, Chris Hardwick, Robert Forster and many more. Hosted by Grimm Fairy Tales creators, Zenescope President Joe Brusha and Editor-inChief and Ralph Tedesco. This panel is strictly for Mature Audiences Only. (ROOM 104) With a career spanning over five decades, and an extensive résumé that includes starring roles in shows such as Star Trek and Boston Legal, or as the funny and familiar face of Priceline. Emmy-award winner Shatner takes the stage to dish on the roles that have made him a household name and one of the most renowned men in television history. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203) TBest known for his roles on the big screen in cult classics Army of Darkness and Evil Dead, as well as his role as Same Axe in the hit TV series Burn Notice, Bruce Campbell has proven to be a force to be reckoned with as an actor, director and author. Don’t miss your chance to ask him your most interesting questions as he makes an appearance at Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203) The hottest video game technology to hit arcades in 1983 was the laserdisc, featured in such classic games as Dragon’s Lair, Space Ace, and Mach 3. On the tail end of this wave came Us Vs Them, a sci-fi invasion themed game featuring live actors and flying footage with computer generated fighter planes and UFOs. Warren Davis, the game’s programmer, tells the fascinating story (using photos and video) of how this game came to be, and why (despite strong player response) you probably never heard of it. (ROOM 103)

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PROGRAMMING the best and worst introductions of these characters, the significance of these surprise moments and the upcoming projects featuring these characters on the big and small-screen. Moderated by TV personality and entertainment journalist Aaron Sagers. (ROOM 104)

7:00 – 7:45PM

H.P. LOVECRAFT IN POPULAR CULTURE

“They all lay in stone houses in Their great city of R’lyeh, preserved by the spells of mighty Cthulhu for a glorious resurrection when the stars and the Earth might once more be ready for Them.” So wrote master weird tale and horror author H. P. Lovecraft in 1926, and the stars have aligned! Get a sanityshattering peek into Lovecraft’s past and present influence in pop culture. Discover the unspeakable nameless horrors from beyond time and space that are rising in comics, games, movies, music, television and more. Moderated by Mars Homeworld (CEO, Dead House Music.) (ROOM 104)

7:00 – 9:00PM

WIZARD WORLD COSTUME CONTEST

Hosted by our very own superhero Eric “The Smoke” Moran, the Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con adult 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! With special guest judges Jason David Frank, Ivy Doomkitty and Ryan Frye! (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

10:00PM – CLOSE

WIZARD WORLD OFFICIAL MASQUERADE PARTY

Do you like to dance? Do you like music? Grab a mask and come enjoy the Wizard World Official Masquerade Party. Located at D30, 1022 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814. Dress code enforced. 21+

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 11:00 – 11:45PM

JASON DAVID FRANK MEET AND GREET – PAID EVENT

11:30 – 12:15PM

STORYTELLING WITH MICHAEL GOLDEN

Join groundbreaking storyteller Michael Golden – known for his work on Dr. Strange, The ‘Nam, G. I. Joe, and Batman – as he shares his fundamental rules for how to craft your story and take it to the professional level. (ROOM 103)

11:30 – 12:15PM JUMPING THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: COSPLAY AS HOBBY AND LIFESTYLE

A panel session with audience Q&A. Talking about costume design and creation (creating both at home as well as utilizing found components,) participating in the hobby - getting involved in larger groups, how to survive a convention floor, and moving from the con to fan pages and beyond. This panel would also include some of the NorCal regions top cosplayers both male and female. (ROOM 104)

11:45 – 12:15PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH RALPH MACCHIO

12:30 - 1:15PM

INKERS ON INKING WITH JOSEF RUBINSTEIN AND JOE WEEMS

Best known for his roles as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid series, Eugene Martone in Crossroads, Billy Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, and Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, Ralph Maccchio has been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years! Sit back and enjoy as he shares stories from his many roles and gives a tease for what might be next. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

Perhaps the most mysterious of the creative skills involved with making comics, inking can make or break the effectiveness of individual illustrations and entire comics stories. Highly accomplished, veteran inkers Josef Rubinstein (Spider-Man; Wolverine) and Joe Weems (Hulk: The End; New X-Men) talk with moderator Danny Fingeroth (How to Create Comics From Script to Print) about their incredible careers and about the craft of inking, including meeting the challenges of the digital world. Includes demonstrations of the art and craft of inking. (ROOM 103)

12:30 – 1:15PM

WHO CAN BE A GEEK? ANYONE WHO WANTS TO/WOMEN IN THE GEEK WORLD

12:30 – 1:00PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH JAMES HONG

pong phenomenon that went from zero to hero. No matter what character he plays, they are always laughs to be had. Don’t miss your chance to ask James Hong a few questions his acting career, which spans over 50 years and includes more than 350 roles in film, television, and video games. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

1:15 – 1:45PM

ONE-ON-TWO WITH THE BOONDOCK SAINTS

1:30 – 2:15PM

BATTLE FOR MULTICULTURAL HEROES

1:30 – 2:15PM

SUPERSTAR ARTISTS ROUNDTABLE WITH HUMBERO RAMOS, PAOLO RIVERA, JIMMIE ROBINSON AND ERIC NGUYEN

2:00 – 3:00PM

THE GREEN POWER RANGER POWER HOUR

2:00 - 2:30PM

HOW TO SURVIVE A KILLER TV SHOW WITH JON BERNTHAL

2:30 – 3:15PM

WIZARD WORLD KIDS COSTUME CONTEST

4:00 – 4:45PM

ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH

The bad boys of the blockbuster picture The Boondock Saints, Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco, will be storming the stage in style at Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con. Join one half of the MacManus brothers and Rocco as they rehash their experiences on set. (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

The pop culture explosion through gaming, comics, TV, and film has opened up new opportunities for cultural diversity; however, many obstacles still exists. In this humorous but poignant discussion, diverse geek experts will discuss breaking ethnic stereotypes and what changes need to happen for us to boldly go into the future. Moderated by Tony Kim. (ROOM 103)

A panel of the top artists in comics talk about their careers, their craft, the comics business and whatever else might come up. Join Humberto Ramos (Superior Spider-Man; Impulse,) Paolo Rivera (Avenging Spider-Man; Daredevil,) Jimmie Robinson (Amanda & Gunn; Five Weapon) and Eric Nguyen (Sandman Mystery Theatre; Batman: Arkham City) for this freewheeling forum. Danny Fingeroth (How to Draw Comics from Script to Print DVD) moderates. (ROOM 104)

Attention children of all-ages, their parents and anyone else that loves karate. Come KICK IT with Jason David Frank in this special hour long karate class. (ROOM 201)

LHe’s survived the zombie apocalypse, now learn about the newest projects keeping Jon Bernthal busy! Jon will talk his time as “Shane” on The Walking Dead, spills details about his recent work in The Wolf of Wall Street and Mob City and he’ll drop hints about his upcoming projects. Have a question for Jon? Bring it to this exclusive Q&A! (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203)

Calling all kids ages 10 and under to come out and strut your stuff at the Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con Kids Costume Contest. Hosted by our very own superhero, Ivy Doomkitty, you won’t want to miss this Kodak moment packed with a whole lot of fun, laughs and prizes for all participants! (ROOM 104)

Thor might only be a mythological character but Chris Hemsworth is very much real! Join Marvel Comics’ real life embodiment of the Norse God as he spends nearly an hour talking with fans & professionals alike about his time as an Avenger, working on the sets of Snow White & the Huntsman, Rush and Heart of the Sea, his celebrity encounters & so much more! (BIG BANG BALLROOM/ROOM 203) *Listed programming subject to change. Please check the Wizard World app for up-to-date panel information. *Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first served basis. We do not clear panel rooms unless you are seated in a section that is marked with a sign at the end of the row reading: ROW WILL BE CLEARED AT THE END OF EACH PANEL

This panel will feature male and female geek writers and cosplayers discussing the current hot-button topics of women’s efforts to be included in the geek world, the cosplay is not consent campaign, and the ongoing efforts to keep the ball rolling. (ROOM 104)

Most will know him as the immortal ghost sorcerer Lo Pan in John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, but you may also recognize him as the voice of Mr. Ping in Kung Fu Panda or from the hilarious comedy Balls of Fury as Master Wong, the blind mentor for down-and-out former professional ping

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FILM FEST / VIDEO GAME ROOM SCHEDULE

FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE PROGRAMMING ROOM XXXX

VIDEO GAME ROOM SCHEDULE PRESENTED BY CAPITOL FIGHT DISTRICT GOLDEN STATE / HYATT REGENCY / 2ND FLOOR

5:00PM – 5:05PM

Opening Remarks

Come join Wizard World and Capital Fight District for three days of video game madness. Free to play console games, and arcades along with pay to play tournaments all weekend.

5:05PM – 5:13PM

The Wing Man

Free for all Wizard World attendees.

5:18PM – 5:30PM

DIRT

5:35PM - 5:44PM

Missing

5:49PM – 6:02PM

Curtis

6:07PM – 6:12PM

The Setback

6:17PM – 6:32PM

Avarice

6:37PM – 6:57PM

Ghost Light

7:02PM – 7:07PM

Un Balade a la Mer

7:12PM - 7:23PM

Twine Sleep

FRIDAY 3/7

7:28PM – 7:51PM

Through the Woods

8:00PM

FRIDAY 3/7

SATURDAY 3/8

ROOM SCHEDULE: FRIDAY: 5:00PM – 12:00AM SATURDAY: 10:00AM – 12:00AM SUNDAY: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE ($5 per game; pot split 70% / 20% / 10%)

Killer Instinct

SATURDAY 3/8

2:00PM – 2:20PM

Kirk v Picard

12:00PM

Smash Bros Melee Singles

2:25PM – 2:34PM

Squatter

1:00PM

Injustice: Gods Among Us

2:39PM – 2:54PM

Trustworthy

3:00PM

Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition 2012

2:59PM – 3:06PM

Sad Monster

7:00PM

Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3

3:11PM – 3:13PM

Red Cloud: Premonition

SUNDAY 3/9

3:13PM – 3:40PM

Red Cloud: Deliverance

12:00PM

Smash Bros Melee Doubles (PS3)

3:45PM – 3:56PM

Creamen

12:00PM

BlazeBlue Chrono Phantasma

4:01PM – 4:14PM

Splinter Cell – Extraction

4:19PM – 4:28PM

Jack Attack!

4:33PM – 4:37PM

Public Service Announcement

4:37PM – 4:45PM

Phoenix Run

4:50PM – 5:00PM

Awards Ceremony

*All times are approximate due to director Q&A sessions and prize giveaways.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH KIDS PROGRAMMING: 2:00 – 3:00PM

THE GREEN POWER RANGER POWER HOUR

2:30 – 3:15PM

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