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Follow on Google News | Gareb Shamus Acquires ComiCONN, Announces Wizard World Connecticut Comic Con for 2011Wizard Entertainment will conduct Wizard World Connecticut Comic Con at a site and 2011 date TBD.
By: Jerry Milani Shamus acquired ComiCONN (Alternate Universe LLC), whose officers, including Erik Yacko, Joseph Stinson, Mitchell Hallock and Jay Claus, will promote, advise, and consult on the show. ComiCONN “A Show for the Fans by the Fans!” will continue to run local events in Connecticut and are in the planning phases for their 2011 show. “We are excited to build on the success of ComiCONN with the new Wizard World Connecticut Comic Con in 2011,” said Shamus. “There is a large base of fans throughout the state and neighboring areas who enjoy comics, pop culture, science fiction, movies, television, anime, and the many other facets of Wizard World Comic Con shows. It is a strong addition to what will be our largest Comic Con lineup ever next year.” “ComiCONN is proud to join the Wizard World Entertainment family,” said Hallock, chief marketing officer and one of the founders. This new alliance will expand the type of excitement that Connecticut- “This partnership is very positive for everyone: the industry, Connecticut, and most importantly, the fans,” added Yacko, ComiCONN founder and co-owner of the Alternate Universe comic shops. About Wizard Entertainment: Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books about pop-culture’ Wizard World Comic Con Tour: June 11-13, 2010, Philadelphia Comic Con, Pennsylvania Convention Center August 19-22, 2010, Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center October 1-3, 2010, Big Apple Comic Con, Penn Plaza Pavilion October 15-17, 2010, New England Comic Con, 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 New Jersey Comic Con, 2010, New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, TBD Cincinnati Comic Con, TBD Cleveland Comic Con, TBD Connecticut Comic Con TBD Nashville Comic Con, TBD For information on Connecticut Comic Con and other Wizard events, visit http://www.wizardworld.com. End
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