John Macaluso, CEO of Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and
Lou Ferrigno, known to millions as “The Incredible Hulk” and a frequent celebrity guest at Wizard World shows, were special guests on Hallmark Channel’s daily program “Home & Family” on Tuesday. They discussed Wizard World, the pop culture convention/Comic Con industry and more with hosts Mark Steines and Cristina Ferrare. Macaluso and Ferrigno also fielded some questions from viewers and explained why Wizard World shows are so popular for the entire family.
In a second segment, the duo assisted Steines in demonstrating some fun tips in creating a do-it-yourself bookshelf “Hulk-sized play set” for the kids, including comic book-themed instructions.
To view the interview segment, click here: http://youtu.be/ISNnfF1cI_M .
For the DIY/tips segment, click here: http://youtu.be/evfJgBZCSCE .
The 16-city 2014 Wizard World Comic Con tour continues Thursday through Sunday at Philadelphia Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. In addition to Ferrigno, David Boreanaz (“Bones,” “Angel”), Nathan Fillion (“Castle,” Serenity), Whoopi Goldberg (“The View,” Sister Act), Christopher Lloyd (“Taxi,” Back to the Future), Matt Smith and Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who”) and Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead,” Boondock Saints) are among the celebrities scheduled to attend
About Wizard World:
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.
Wizard World 2014 Schedule
January 24-26 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
February 7-9 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
March 7-9 – Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con
March 28-30 – Wizard World Louisville Comic Con
April 4-6 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
May 2-4 – Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con
May 30-June 1 – Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con
June 19-22 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 1-3 – Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con
August 21-24 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 12-14 – Wizard World Richmond Comic Con
September 26-28 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
October 2-4 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
October 31-November 2 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 7-9 – Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con
November 21-23 – Wizard World Reno Comic Con
