Wizard World Minneapolis Details

Minneapolis Convention Center

Friday, May 1, 3-8 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Guests

• WWE® Divas The Bella Twins ™

• Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, Princess Mononoke)

• Karl Urban (Star Trek, Dredd, Lord of the Rings)

• Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
• James & Oliver Phelps (Harry Potter)

• Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob)
• Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who)
• Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
• Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series)

• Finn Wittrock (American Horror Story)
• Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy)

• Kevin Sorbo (Hercules)
• Neal Adams (Eisner Award Hall of Fame Artist)

• Phil Ortiz (Animator: The Simpsons)
• Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob)

The full guest list, event times, panels and programming lists and other show info is linked at wizardworld.com

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Wizard World Minneapolis

We are very excited to cover Wizard World Minneapolis again, now in its second year at Minneapolis Convention Center, in Minneapolis.
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Peelander-Z

Superhero Japanese punk band Peelander-Z is currently on tour in support of their latest album, Metalander-Z, stopping by the Turf Club in St Paul last night, September 19th.
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Wizard World Minneapolis officially began its pop culture weekend takeover last night, with a kickoff event held last night at the rotunda in the Mall of America. In addition to a trivia contest for passes and prizes, celebrity guests Michael Rooker, Kristy Swanson, Jason Mewes, and artist Arthur Suydam.

The contests and Q+ A were moderated by on-air talent from the local CW station, who were also showing off a car adorned with Flash illustrations, that is planned to be given away later this fall. Additionally, a local superhero collective and a few fans dressed up to show off some cosplay for the attending fans.

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker was by far, the most animated of the group, arriving late to the proceedings after a last minute coffee run, but more than forgiven by the loyal fans. When asked about his favorite role, he pointed to the recent Stan Lee Cameo School 2 min. spot for Audi, which he said was a lot of fun, and paid him the most per on-screen second, in his career.

Kristy Swanson

Kristy Swanson was asked what her reaction was when first hearing Buffy was to be optioned as a TV series, and she was first confused if it would be a mini-series or ongoing, then glad that the character continued to develop in a different format.

Jason Mewes

Jason Mewes revealed that Kevin Smith was a little under the weather, which is why he didn’t make it town earlier in the week, and that they would like to shoot Mallrats 2 in the same Eden Prairie Center Mall, but that state filming tax incentives, would likely make Smith scout elsewhere. Both Mewes and Mallrats co-star Rooker reveled in being in a Minnesota mall again, some 20 years later.

Arthur Suydam

Arthur Suydam is probably best recently known for his Marvel Zombies work, but when asked about his early artistic influences, revealed he attended a NYC arts school than emphasized the Renaissance master painters and had their students learn by copying the great works.

A select lucky few in the crowd got Wizard World weekend passes and tickets to an Avengers: Age of Ultron screening, happening immediately after the panel—Wizard World Minneapolis opens its doors today.

For music fans, one of Vu’s favorites, the colorful and fun Peelander-Z plays the Saturday After Party at Pourhouse in downtown Minneapolis, free before 10:30 to anyone with a Wizard wristband.