Wizard World Minneapolis Hours
Friday, May 2, 2014 - 3pm - 8pm
Saturday, May 3, 2014 - 10am - 7pm Sunday, May 4, 2014 - 11am - 5pm Tickets Details: • 3-Day Weekend are: $75.00 in Advance & $85.00 On-Site • 1-Day Friday are: $35.00 in Advance & $45.00 On-Site • 1-Day Saturday are: $45.00 in Advance & $55.00 On-Site • 1-Day Sunday are: $40.00 in Advance & $50.00 On-Site • Autograph fees may be required for some guests. Read More
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It's all-Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Book Con all weekend here at W♥M. The fun begins today at 3pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Going to the show? Check out some of these highlight:
Going to the show? Check out some of these highlight:
FRIDAY, MAY 2
5:00 – 5:45PM: THE #POPCULTUREPROFESSOR & THE WHEDONVERSE: ARE YOU A DIE-HARD BUFFY FAN?
As someone who owns all the Buffy Seasons on DVD, this might be a fun event to attend... especially because Nathan Fillion is a headliner guest at the comic con... unfortunately, I do not think he will be appearing. Hosted by Dr. Rebecca Housel.
6:00 – 6:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH DAN JURGENS
For the man who "killed" Superman, Dan Jurgens will be answering some burning questions from fans. As a long time comic book fan, his name graced the artist credits for Sun Devils and Booster Gold (he looks so cool!)... but personally, my favorite was his work on the 1996 Teen Titans series with George Perez (who served as inker instead of penciler).
7:00 – 7:45PM COSTUMES + PLAYING = COSPLAY! SO WHAT DOES THAT ACTUALLY MEAN?
There's no denying that cosplayers are huge in the convention circuit. Wizard World’s Damian Beurer will be introducing you to Ivy Doomkitty, LeeAnna Vamps and other cosplayers... They will give you tips on how to design your own costumes... and the very important "how to go to the bathroom (you know, in costume)". This one looks like a lot of fun, and I'm definitely not missing this one.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
11:00 – 11:45AM STORYTELLING WITH MICHAEL GOLDEN
Michael Golden is one of my favorite artist. He doesn't actually draw a lot of interior artwork, but whatever cover he produces - it's pretty amazing and detailed. In this panel, Golden shares his rules for his art and storytelling. It's really too bad that Golden's panel will be taking place the same time as "1939" as they discuss that year and how it changed everything (Detective Comics #27 and Marvel Comics #1).
11:45 – 12:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH RALPH MACCHIO
The Karate Kid is Karate Man... Macchio will talk about his acting roles in the past 30 years! Worth looking into if you're a fan, might be interesting to hear his thoughts on the awful Jaden Smith movie....
12:30 – 1:15PM: ONE-ON-ONE WITH ROBERT ENGLUND
Meet the man behind Freddy Krueger! Englund will be doing a special Q&A on his experiences from The Nightmare on Elm St.... please don't ask about the Mangler, what an awful movie... Buffy fans may want to check out James Marsters around the same time. He will answer all your burning questions (in an American accent).
1:00 – 1:45PM THE COMIC BOOK AND ME: BOB DYLAN AND COMICS
Did you know that famed musician Bob Dylan influenced comic books for the past five decades? Join this panel to find out more details. Hosted by Dylan expert Dr. Alex Lubet. If music is not your thing, James Hong will be talking about his 50+ years in the movie industry around the same time.
2:00 – 2:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE CAPTAIN: WILLIAM SHATNER
William Shatner needs no introduction. The Captain of the Star Trek Enterprise will be doing a Q&A with fans. If this event is too crowded, head over to One-On-One with Jason David Frank, as he'll talk about his Ranger days and his reality TV show My Morphin Life.
3:00 – 3:45PM SUPERSTAR ARTISTS ROUNDTABLE WITH MITCH GERADS, KEVIN MAGUIRE, BARRY KITSON, CHAZ TRUOG AND DOUG WHEATLEY
I'm a big Kevin Maguire fan, so this might be a good panel to attend to hear their thoughts on the comic industry. This is taking the same time as Karen Gillan, and I can't attend both.
4:00 – 4:30PM MICHAEL ROOKER VS THE AUDIENCE
Walking Dead star Michael Rooker will be doing a Q&A session with fans. Same time as Steve Bein's "Martial Arts and the art of Fight Scenes". As a huge Shaw Brothers/Kung Fu movie fan, I may have to attend Bein's panel over Rooker (even though Rooker clearly has the star power).
5:00 – 5:45PM INSIDE FIREFLY WITH NATHAN FILLION AND ADAM BALDWIN
Joss Whedon fans will be standing in line hours early to attend this... so if you want to see this, you better spend the majority of your time in line.
7:15 – 9:15PM WIZARD WORLD COSTUME CONTEST
Always fun to check out all the costumes in one room.... The emphasis are "adult"/grownup costumes. For children costumes, check back on Sunday.
SUNDAY, MAY 4
11:30 – 12:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE MAN OF STEEL: DEAN CAIN
Dean Cain will be hosting a Q&A as he reflects on his time on the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
12:15 - 1:00PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE DOCTOR: MATT SMITH
The doctor is in... Matt Smith makes a rare appearance as he look back on his career as actor on Doctor Who. Again, I'm not a massive Who fan, but I know so many people are into this show. I'll be there just to see what all the excitement is about.
12:30-1:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH MANU BENNETT
Manu Bennett has a panel, he's currently Deathstroke on Arrow. I might have to miss this one due to the Matt Smith attendance.
1:30 – 2:15PM ONE-ON-TWO WITH THE BOONDOCK SAINTS
Man, I love The Boondock Saints original movie... stars Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco will be talking about their time on set. Same time as "Green Power Ranger Power Hour" with Jason David Frank.
2:30 – 3:15PM WIZARD WORLD KIDS COSTUME CONTEST
Again, always fun to check out costumes... this one is focused on "kids" costumes.
*Listed programming subject to change.
5:00 – 5:45PM: THE #POPCULTUREPROFESSOR & THE WHEDONVERSE: ARE YOU A DIE-HARD BUFFY FAN?
As someone who owns all the Buffy Seasons on DVD, this might be a fun event to attend... especially because Nathan Fillion is a headliner guest at the comic con... unfortunately, I do not think he will be appearing. Hosted by Dr. Rebecca Housel.
6:00 – 6:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH DAN JURGENS
For the man who "killed" Superman, Dan Jurgens will be answering some burning questions from fans. As a long time comic book fan, his name graced the artist credits for Sun Devils and Booster Gold (he looks so cool!)... but personally, my favorite was his work on the 1996 Teen Titans series with George Perez (who served as inker instead of penciler).
7:00 – 7:45PM COSTUMES + PLAYING = COSPLAY! SO WHAT DOES THAT ACTUALLY MEAN?
There's no denying that cosplayers are huge in the convention circuit. Wizard World’s Damian Beurer will be introducing you to Ivy Doomkitty, LeeAnna Vamps and other cosplayers... They will give you tips on how to design your own costumes... and the very important "how to go to the bathroom (you know, in costume)". This one looks like a lot of fun, and I'm definitely not missing this one.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
11:00 – 11:45AM STORYTELLING WITH MICHAEL GOLDEN
Michael Golden is one of my favorite artist. He doesn't actually draw a lot of interior artwork, but whatever cover he produces - it's pretty amazing and detailed. In this panel, Golden shares his rules for his art and storytelling. It's really too bad that Golden's panel will be taking place the same time as "1939" as they discuss that year and how it changed everything (Detective Comics #27 and Marvel Comics #1).
11:45 – 12:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH RALPH MACCHIO
The Karate Kid is Karate Man... Macchio will talk about his acting roles in the past 30 years! Worth looking into if you're a fan, might be interesting to hear his thoughts on the awful Jaden Smith movie....
12:30 – 1:15PM: ONE-ON-ONE WITH ROBERT ENGLUND
Meet the man behind Freddy Krueger! Englund will be doing a special Q&A on his experiences from The Nightmare on Elm St.... please don't ask about the Mangler, what an awful movie... Buffy fans may want to check out James Marsters around the same time. He will answer all your burning questions (in an American accent).
1:00 – 1:45PM THE COMIC BOOK AND ME: BOB DYLAN AND COMICS
Did you know that famed musician Bob Dylan influenced comic books for the past five decades? Join this panel to find out more details. Hosted by Dylan expert Dr. Alex Lubet. If music is not your thing, James Hong will be talking about his 50+ years in the movie industry around the same time.
2:00 – 2:45PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE CAPTAIN: WILLIAM SHATNER
William Shatner needs no introduction. The Captain of the Star Trek Enterprise will be doing a Q&A with fans. If this event is too crowded, head over to One-On-One with Jason David Frank, as he'll talk about his Ranger days and his reality TV show My Morphin Life.
3:00 – 3:45PM SUPERSTAR ARTISTS ROUNDTABLE WITH MITCH GERADS, KEVIN MAGUIRE, BARRY KITSON, CHAZ TRUOG AND DOUG WHEATLEY
I'm a big Kevin Maguire fan, so this might be a good panel to attend to hear their thoughts on the comic industry. This is taking the same time as Karen Gillan, and I can't attend both.
4:00 – 4:30PM MICHAEL ROOKER VS THE AUDIENCE
Walking Dead star Michael Rooker will be doing a Q&A session with fans. Same time as Steve Bein's "Martial Arts and the art of Fight Scenes". As a huge Shaw Brothers/Kung Fu movie fan, I may have to attend Bein's panel over Rooker (even though Rooker clearly has the star power).
5:00 – 5:45PM INSIDE FIREFLY WITH NATHAN FILLION AND ADAM BALDWIN
Joss Whedon fans will be standing in line hours early to attend this... so if you want to see this, you better spend the majority of your time in line.
7:15 – 9:15PM WIZARD WORLD COSTUME CONTEST
Always fun to check out all the costumes in one room.... The emphasis are "adult"/grownup costumes. For children costumes, check back on Sunday.
SUNDAY, MAY 4
11:30 – 12:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE MAN OF STEEL: DEAN CAIN
Dean Cain will be hosting a Q&A as he reflects on his time on the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
12:15 - 1:00PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE DOCTOR: MATT SMITH
The doctor is in... Matt Smith makes a rare appearance as he look back on his career as actor on Doctor Who. Again, I'm not a massive Who fan, but I know so many people are into this show. I'll be there just to see what all the excitement is about.
12:30-1:15PM ONE-ON-ONE WITH MANU BENNETT
Manu Bennett has a panel, he's currently Deathstroke on Arrow. I might have to miss this one due to the Matt Smith attendance.
1:30 – 2:15PM ONE-ON-TWO WITH THE BOONDOCK SAINTS
Man, I love The Boondock Saints original movie... stars Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco will be talking about their time on set. Same time as "Green Power Ranger Power Hour" with Jason David Frank.
2:30 – 3:15PM WIZARD WORLD KIDS COSTUME CONTEST
Again, always fun to check out costumes... this one is focused on "kids" costumes.
*Listed programming subject to change.
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