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Wizard World Comic Con welcomes Montel Williams to join the lineup

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From TV magicians “Masters of Illusion” to personalities  Montel Williams  and  Kato Kaelin  and famed director  Rob Minkoff  ( The Lion King  ) to a varied lineup of exciting dance, music, magic, art and other options, Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) today announced the highlights of its new non-stop entertainment lineup at Wizard World Comic Con Portland, February 17-19 at the Oregon Convention Center. The initiative, designed to keep the show floor buzzing throughout the weekend, will feature national and local acts of all kinds, allowing fans to enjoy more of the best of pop culture during the event and into the evenings. "We want Wizard World Portland attendees to come away from our show with a full pop culture experience that goes beyond meeting celebrities and getting autographs and photographs," said  John Maatta , Wizard World CEO. "Whether it’s world-class magicians, interactive Q&A’s with interesting personalities, live music, dance and art demonstration

Rocky Horror Picture Show hits Wizard World Comic Con in Portland

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One of the most iconic cult movies is going to be showing at Wizard World as they present a screening of the 1975, Twentieth Century Fox classic musical  The Rocky Horror Picture Show  during the Wizard World Comic Con Portland, Saturday, February 18.  Barry Bostwick , who starred as "Brad Majors" in the cult favorite, will host the event, along with the local shadow cast group "Clinton Street Cabaret," beginning at 7 p.m. on the main show floor at the Oregon Convention Center, site of Wizard World Comic Con Portland that weekend. Wizard World, the leading producer of pop culture events nationwide, is expanding its footprint in the entertainment industry. Tickets are available in advance for $10 at  www.wizardworld.com . “Wizard World is excited to bring this all-time cult favorite to our fans in Portland,” said  John D. Maatta , Wizard World President & CEO. “It exemplifies the additional emphasis we are placing on programming and extra activities at o