Tag: Wizard World
Wizard World showed a profit in Q1
A little belt tightening, and some strong shows and Wizard World has shown a profit in Q1 2018 for the first time in a few years.
What could possibly go wrong: Wizard World and Columbia Pictures announce details of open...
Uh oh.
"Do you have an original idea for a movie? And do you plan on attending Wizard World Comic Con Portland? This could be your day."
Wizard World Announces 16 show schedule for 2018, adding three cons
It's been quiet on the Wizard front for a while, but they've just made some changes to their 2018 show schedule: three shows are being added. Winston-Salem, Springfield-Mo, and Montgomery. Tulsa will return replacing...
The internet reacts to…Wizard World’s development deal with Sony
Cartoonists and publishers reacted with scorn and alarm to the announcement that Wizard World would be scouring its Artist Alleys for potential Sony movies. But should they have?
Wizard World pacts with Sony for content development direct from Artist Alley
Now didn't see this one coming! Wizard World, the convention company, has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to option and develop original IP. The move will enable Wizard to engage in a number of...
Wizard World shuts down publishing plans
Well well. Just the other day we mentioned the horrible Q3 financials for convention company Wizard World. Along the way we pointed out that their revamped publishing plans didn't seem to have gone too...
Wizard World profits are falling, “substantial doubt” about future
Wizard World has released its Q3 financial report, and it's not good. Convention revenue is down about $1 mil from Q3 2016, and down $7 million year to year. And as the SEC compels...
Wizard World announces 17 shows for 2018 while postponing five
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Although the rumor mill buzz was that the pop culture con series Wizard World might be announcing a 40-show slate for next year, the reality was a bit more down to earth: 17 shows....
Controversial ‘Handbook for Mortals’ author to tell you to how to “Stand Out and...
The drama that's rocking the YA and publishing world today is the YA novel Handbook for Mortals, an out of nowhere book that suddenly debuted atop the NY Times bestseller list. And thanks to...
Wizard World expanding to smaller markets and getting back into print
Wizard World has been making some long-planned announcements. Although I've heard a lot of people try to say they are losing altitude fast, they are still making moves and investing. In this case, two...
Con news: Wizard World cancels Albuquerque and Orlando shows but may put on 40...
So much is going on in the con world right now. I don't want to call it Con Wars yet, but the competition for guests, venues, vendors and fans is getting fierce as more...
Yet another lawsuit: Wizard World suing Shamus Brothers and friends over possible takeover –...
UPDATE: I'm told this lawsuit was also settled at the same time as the main one. So, all water under the bridge now.
The other day we reported on the end of Wizard World's lawsuit...
