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Thank you to our
generous sponsors
of WonderCon 2011
Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at WonderCon
Celebrity appearances and program schedule are subject to change.
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge
is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its
capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature.
Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event.
Please...absolutely no recording of the video footage or images presented by the studios on the screens.
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WonderCon to Be held in Anaheim, CA,
March 16-18, 2012
C2E2 and Wizard World
to Accommodate Change
San Diego – WonderCon, part of Comic-Con International's (CCI) family of
conventions, today announced that the 2012 show will be held March 16-18, and
Anaheim, California, will play host to the long-running comics and popular arts
convention. San Francisco's Moscone Center, WonderCon's traditional venue, will
undergo renovations in early 2012, leaving the 25-year-old show in the
unenviable position of either being canceled or finding a new venue.
In a move to help alleviate an overcrowded calendar, ReedPop's C2E2, which has
been waiting to announce dates for its own show in March 2012, will now seek
alternative dates while Wizard World has announced that it will postpone its
April 2012 Anaheim show.
"It certainly was not our wish to move," commented David Glanzer, director of
marketing and public relations for the nonprofit event. "However, when faced
with the prospect of canceling the show for a year or moving locations, after
careful consideration we decided to keep WonderCon on the 2012 calendar at a
venue that could accommodate our needs."
"We fully understand the challenges of trying to secure dates at any venue, let
alone one undergoing renovation," said Lance Fensterman, Group Vice President of
ReedPop. "In an effort to minimize the impact on exhibitors and attendees we are
currently looking to shift C2E2 from our traditional March dates."
Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard World offered a unique solution to offset any
potential conflict for fans and exhibitors: "All of us who produce conventions
know securing dates can often be a frustrating experience especially when you
find yourself having to move to a new city." Shamus continued, "Because of their
long history, Wizard World has decided to accommodate WonderCon and postpone our
April 2012 Anaheim show."
"We appreciate the efforts of Lance and Gareb for going above and beyond in
making the WonderCon transition more manageable," said Glanzer.
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