New Wizard World Comic Con Mobile App

Wizard World Unveils Mobile App In Time For Chicago Comic Con

Schedules, Profiles, News, Photos, Maps, Notifications And More Just A Tap Away

NEW YORK, August 7, 2012 – Just in time for its longest-running and most-attended show, Wizard World today unveiled the “Official Wizard World Comic Con App,” a must-have for attendees to get the most out of events before, during and after each show, beginning with Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 9-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The free app is available for smartphones running on iOS or Android, in the App Store (Apple) and Google Play.

The Official Wizard World Comic Con App serves as a robust event guide for convention attendees, as well as a way for fans to connect with each other and learn about what’s new with Wizard World year round. Some of the standout features include:

Event schedule, with days, times and details of programming, photo ops, VIP events and more. Attendees can mark their favorites and share with friends on Facebook and Twitter
Push notifications of programming updates and contests
Celebrity and artist profiles
Convention Map
Handy ticketing function for upgrades and upcoming events
Exhibitor specials and profiles
Photos and videos updated from the show floor
News and info from Wizard World’s Twitter, Facebook and Blogs
Features will be added as the app grows, and fans are encouraged to let Wizard World know which they enjoy most and which new ones would be helpful.

“The app is a great way for attendees to keep up with all the fun activities going on at Wizard World shows and to be a part of our shows year round,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “We think it’s a good start and we look forward to feedback from attendees and other fans as to how to make it serve them even better.”