New England Comic Con 2010

Quick, name members of the cast of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, the TV show. And...time. How many did you come up with? If you came up with James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Nicholas Brendon, Amber Benson, Clare Kramer, Mercedes McNab and/or Mark Metcalf, then congratulations! You have something in common with New England Comic Con, hitting Boston October 15-17.

“This is one of the biggest collections of 'Buffy' stars in one place,” said Gareb Shamus, Wizard World CEO. “New England Comic Con appeals to fans of all aspects of pop culture, from comics to television to movies to music to toys to video games and more.”

Other guests at the show will include Ernie Hudson, Luciana Carro, Doug Jones and Gary Sohmers on the acting front. On the comic front, you can expect to see Ethan Van Sciver, Greg Horn, Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Arthur Suydam, Alé Garza, Renee Witterstaetter and many other national and local creators.

The show hours are Friday, Oct. 15, 5-9 PM; Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 AM - 7 PM and Sunday, Oct. 17, 10 AM - 5 PM. Tickets are available in advance or by calling 1-866-882-5860 and online at www.wizardworld.com/newengland.html at up to a 15% savings over tickets purchased at the door. Advance adult single-day tickets are $25; three-day weekend tickets are $45, and tickets are free for children age 10 and under when accompanied by a paid adult (limit two children per adult). VIP packages with special entry and exclusive items are also available.

Full press release after the jump.

SEVEN “BUFFY: THE VAMPIRE SLAYER” STARS INCLUDING JAMES MARSTERS, CHARISMA CARPENTER, NICHOLAS BRENDON, GHOSTBUSTERS’ ERNIE HUDSON, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA'S LUCIANA CARRO AMONG HEADLINERS AT WIZARD WORLD NEW ENGLAND COMIC CON, OCTOBER 15-16-17 AT BOSTON'S HYNES CONVENTION CENTER

Clare Kramer, Amber Benson, Mercedes McNab, Mark Metcalf Join “Buffyfest;” Doug Jones, “Antique Roadshow” Appraiser Gary Sohmers And 100+ Celebrity Guests, Leading Comics Artists, Creative Directors To Attend

NEW YORK and BOSTON, September 2010 – Wizard World New England Comic Con, part of North America’s largest pop-culture tour, is set for Friday through Sunday, October 15-17, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. The event will bring together thousands of fans of all ages and plenty of celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.

Seven actors who have portrayed beloved characters in “Buffy: The Vampire Slayer” and “Angel” will appear at the event. James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Nicholas Brendon, Amber Benson, Clare Kramer, Mercedes McNab and Mark Metcalf – who also had the key role of “Doug Neidermeyer” in ANIMAL HOUSE) are all scheduled to appear at the “BuffyFest” festival being done in partnership with CineQuest.com. The seven guests will greet fans, sign autographs, take photographs and participate in panels and discussions that highlight their roles in the popular Joss Whedon television series.

“This is one of the biggest collections of 'Buffy' stars in one place,” said Gareb Shamus, Wizard World CEO. “New England Comic Con appeals to fans of all aspects of pop culture, from comics to television to movies to music to toys to video games and more.”

Other popular New England Comic Con celebrity guests include Ernie Hudson (GHOSTBUSTERS), Luciana Carro (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Caprica”), Doug Jones (FANTASTIC FOUR, HELLBOY) and Gary Sohmers (appraiser, “Antique Roadshow”).

Fans can also meet their favorite comic creators and artists, including Ethan Van Sciver (“Green Lantern,” “Superman/Batman”), Greg Horn (“Blackest Night,” “Elektra,” “Ms. Marvel”), Michael Golden (“Wolverine: First Class,” “New Exiles”), Mark Texeira (“Moon Knight,” “Ghost Rider”), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Batman”), Alé Garza (“Fathom,” “Cable,” “Batgirl”), Renee Witterstaetter (Editor - “She Hulk,” Colorist - “Avengers”) and many other national and local creators.

Children and adult attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite villain, superhero or pop culture personality for the chance to win special prizes in costume contests. Event-goers may also try their hand interactive product exhibits and shop for collectible comics, movie and television memorabilia, toys and games at more than 100 dealer booths.

Special events at New England Comic Con include the “Magic: The Gathering” card game tournament, professional photo opportunities (Photo Ops) with celebrities and others to be announced.

The Hynes Convention Center is located at 900 Boylston Street in the Back Bay section of Boston. New England Comic Con is the sixth stop on Wizard’s eight-city 2010 North American tour. Hours are Friday, Oct. 15, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (all times Eastern). Tickets are available in advance or by calling 1-866-882-5860 and online at www.wizardworld.com/newengland.html at up to a 15% savings over tickets purchased at the door. Advance adult single-day tickets are $25; three-day weekend tickets are $45, and tickets are free for children age 10 and under when accompanied by a paid adult (limit two children per adult). VIP packages with special entry and exclusive items are also available.

About Wizard Entertainment: Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Shamus also produces a North American Comic Con tour. Wizard World Comic Con – The Pop-Culture Capital of the World!

For the most recent event information please visit www.wizardworld.com and become a New England Comic Con Fan on Facebook.

Wizard World Comic Con Tour: October 1-3, 2010, Big Apple Comic Con, Penn Plaza Pavilion October 15-17, 2010 - New England Comic Con (Boston) - John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center November 12-14, 2010 - Austin Comic Con - Austin Convention Center December 3-5, 2010 - Atlanta Comic Con - Cobb Galleria Centre March 18-20, 2011 - Toronto Comic Con - Direct Energy Centre April 29-May 1, 2011 - Anaheim Comic Con - Anaheim Convention Center May 6-8, 2011 - Wizard World Comic Con NYC (New York) - Penn Plaza Pavilion June 10-12, 2011 - Philadelphia Comic Con - Pennsylvania Convention Center August 11-14, 2011 – Chicago Comic Con TBA - Cincinnati Comic Con TBA - Cleveland Comic Con TBA - Nashville Comic Con TBA - Connecticut Comic Con TBA - New Jersey Comic Con

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