Nov 11 2006
Looking for an anime fix this weekend? Then you need to check out Wizard World Texas!An annual event, Wizard World is hosting its Texas extravaganza in the Arlington Convention Center this weekend (Nov. 10-12) and features a whole host of cool anime and manga stuff.
In addition to the toys, videos, games and books, you'll also get the chance to rub elbows with some notable names. Special guests this year include Mark Steven Johnson (Ghost Rider), Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Captain America and Uncanny X-Men) and comic legend George Perez. James O'Barr(Dawn, The Crow) will also be available for autographs as will Tyler Kirham (Darkness, Wolverine) and Billy Tan (Uncanny X-Men).
Will there be anime goodies available? Absolutely! Vendors include Spike TV, FUNimation Entertainment, Top Cow Productions and International Fight League.
You can grab a one day pass for just $20 bucks and kids under 10 get in free with a paid adult. The Arlington Convention Center is located at 1200 Ballpark Way in Arlington, TX. Doors open on Sunday at 11:00am and will close at 5:00pm so set your alarms. You don't want to miss one minute!
Can't make it to the Wizard World Texas event? Not to worry - Wizard World will be making its rounds again in 2007 and 2008. Here's the current schedule:
2007
Los Angeles - March 16-18
Philadelphia - June 15-17
Chicago - August 9-12
Texas - November 2-4
2008
Los Angeles - April 12-14
Philadelphia - May 29-June 1
Chicago - June 26-29
Texas - November 7-9
For more information on Wizard World Texas and to get all the details on upcoming Wizard World cons, visit their website at http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/index.cfm
