{"id":10581,"date":"2014-05-15T16:49:43","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T20:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=10581"},"modified":"2014-05-15T16:49:43","modified_gmt":"2014-05-15T20:49:43","slug":"e-v-a-karen-gillan-of-doctor-who-to-attend-wizard-world-atlanta-comic-con","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=10581","title":{"rendered":"E.V.A.: Karen Gillan of ‘Doctor Who’ to Attend Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karen Gillan, who portrayed \u201cAmy Pond,\u201d in the landmark British tele\"atlanta-comic-con-2014-wizard-world-convention-may-30-31-june-1-2014-fri-sat-sun-6\"<\/a><\/span>vision series \u201cDoctor Who,\u201d and portrays the mercenary “Nebula” in the upcoming blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy, will appear at Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con on Saturday, May 31, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Gillan will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A during the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The former model appeared in Series 5-7 of “Doctor Who,” beginning in 2010, as the new companion to the eleventh Doctor Matt Smith. The Inverness, Scotland, native has added numerous theater roles, starred in the film Not Another Happy Ending last year, is a regular on Adult Swim’s “NTSF:SD:SUV.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some of Gillan’s other standout works include a theater role as Shirley in the John Osborne play \u201cInadmissible Evidence,\u201d the horror film Oculus, and Not Another Happy Ending, an indie romantic comedy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gillan joins other top celebrities, including Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, Jon Bernthal and Michael Rooker of \u201cThe Walking Dead,\u201d James Marsters (\u201cBuffy The Vampire Slayer,\u201d \u201cTorchwood\u201d), Milo Ventimiglia (\u201cHeroes,\u201d Rocky Balboa), WWE\u00ae Superstar Big Show\u00ae, Darryl McDaniels \u201cD.M.C.\u201d (\u201cRun-D.M.C.\u201d) Jason David Frank (\u201cMighty Morphin’ Power Rangers\u201d), Robert Knepper (\u201cPrison Break,\u201d Hitman) and others who will attend Atlanta Comic Con.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con show hours are Friday, May 30, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For more on the 2014 Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con, visit http:\/\/www.wizardworld.com\/home-atlanta.html<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Wizard World:<\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wizard World 2014 Schedule<\/span><\/p>\n

January 24-26 \u2013 Wizard World Portland Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

February 7-9 \u2013 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

March 7-9 \u2013 Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

March 28-30 \u2013 Wizard World Louisville Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

April 4-6 \u2013 Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2-4 \u2013 Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

May 30-June 1 \u2013 Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

June 19-22 \u2013 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

August 1-3 \u2013 Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

August 21-24 \u2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

September 12-14 \u2013 Wizard World Richmond Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

September 26-28 \u2013 Wizard World Nashville Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

October 2-4 \u2013 Wizard World Austin Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

October 31-November 2 \u2013 Wizard World Ohio Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

November 7-9 \u2013 Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

November 21-23 \u2013 Wizard World Reno Comic Con<\/span><\/p>\n

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