Winnipeg’s C4 Convention Aquired by Wizard World

WRITTEN BY Mike Haynes   Posted on 04 November 2010   Press Releases, WWC4 2011

The annual Central Canada Comic Con, which took place this past weekend at our own Winnipeg Convention Center, has become the latest acquisition for Wizard World, the company most famously known for their monthly magazine and series of conventions across North America.

Official press release:

PRLog press release – Nov 04, 2010 – NEW YORK and WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, today announced the acquisition of the Central Canada Comic Con, of which the 2010 event was held this past weekend at the Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The dates for the 2011 Wizard World Central Canada Comic Con are October 28-29-30, 2011

“We have seen this hugely successful event and are proud to add Central Canada Comic Con as our newest Canadian show,” said Shamus. “We look to continue its run of great events and celebrating pop-culture across Canada.”

“I am excited to be partnered with Wizard World as they will help bring the C4 Event to the next level for the fans,” said Damien Paille, President of Cencon Inc. and Show Manager of Central Canada Comic Con. “They will benefit the community exponentially.”

Central Canada Comic Con is the second largest convention of its genre in Canada. The show grew out of the Manitoba Collector’s Expo, with everything from sports cards to antiques to toys and comic books. In 2000 it became the Manitoba Toy & Comic Expo, dropping the antiques and reducing the sports cards.

In 2006, the show’s attendance exploded as the Manitoba Comic Con, and brought in attendees from all over Manitoba and North Dakota. The show focused on toys, comic books, gaming, anime, and local artists. In 2007, it added media guests from the world of Star Wars, Superman, Star Trek and more. Finally, in 2008, it moved to its current home at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Wizard World will continue all the customs and traditions that have made this show successful, while adding many of the elements that Wizard World fans have come to expect at our pop-culture festivals across North America!

If you’re looking for more info on the event that took place this past weekend, you’re in the right place as we were on hand to witness all of the festivities that took place on days one, two and three. Otherwise be sure to visit Central Canada Comic Con’s official website.

(Thanks Tim!)