Wizard World is the biggest pop-culture touring expo in the U.S. This year's edition includes a first-ever "Kids Day at Chicago Comic Con" with face painting, balloon artists, a "passport" treasure hunt, professional photo opportunities and other activities designed for kids.
Patrick Stewart, Bruce Campbell, Christopher Lloyd, Viveca A. Fox, LeVar Burton, Peter Tork, Lou Gossett Jr., Tia Carrere, Billy Corgan and Anthony Michael Hall are among the event's headliners.
Chicago Comic Con brings together thousands of fans of all ages and more than 500 celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate the best in pop fi; movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, anime, manga, horror, sports, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero, villain or pop culture personality for the chance to win special prizes in costume contests and have plenty of opportunities to meet the real-person/artist behind their favorite characters.
Event-goers may also try their hand at interactive product exhibits and shop for collectible comics, movie and television memorabilia, toys and games at more than 500 dealer booths.
Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Now through Sunday
Donald Stephens Convention Center
www.wizardworld.com/chicago.html
Addy Miller
Actress
The Walking Dead, Paranormal, One Last Sunset, Blood Done Sign My Name
Addy Miller started acting right after her 8th birthday in January 2008. Addy's mom was encouraged to take her to an audition for a Young Dakota Fanning in "The Secret Life of Bees." To everyone's surprise, Addy landed the part! At age 10, Addy now has eleven films under her belt, as well as commercials, print work, and a TV show.
Addy recently completed work on AMC's new original series "The Walking Dead" in the pivotal opening scene that sets the tone for the entire TV series. Addy was cast as "Little Girl Zombie", in which fans of the show have raved as "Best Kill," "Shock of the Week" and "Zombie of the Week" after the pilot episode aired on Halloween night, 2010. The highlights for Addy were being personally directed by Frank Darabont, working closely with Greg Nicotero, meeting Gale Anne Hurd, Andrew Lincoln and Sarah Wayne Callies, as well as performing her own stunts in the scene.
Adrian Kali Turner
Actor
The Walking Dead, My Name Is Khan, Acholiland, Herpes Boy, I Can Do Bad All by Myself
Adrian Kali Turner is an avid reader of comics. Recently, he realized his dream of portraying a comic book character when he was cast as Duane in the hit AMC zombie-drama, "The Walking Dead."
Adrian is no stranger to major film and television projects. He has a pivotal role in the Hollywood/Bollywood blockbuster, "My Name is Khan." This summer, look for Adrian Kali in the feature film "Bad Teacher," which stars Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal.
