NEW ORLEANS, November 5, 2018 – A revolutionary, fan-friendly pricing system with general admission as low as $29.99 for a limited time, “Outlander” stars Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton, Lotte Verbeek and Graham McTavish and author Diana Gabaldon, the “Luke Cage” tandem of Mike Colter and Simone Missick,  Daniel Gillies (“The Originals,” Spider-Man 2), Mads Mikkelsen (“Hannibal,” Doctor Strange), Malcolm Goodwin (“iZombie,” “Breakout Kings”), Rose McIver (“iZombie,” “Power Rangers RPM”), an outstanding array of programming, live entertainment, cosplay contests, gaming and more highlight the ninth annual Wizard World New Orleans at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, January 4-6, 2019. The new pricing program, which also includes a series of other priority options, allow fans to build their own VIP packages by adding autographs and Photo Ops of their choice.

Other stars scheduled to appear include “The Vampire Diaries” trio of Daniel Gillies, Zach Roerig and David Alpay, Erin Cahill (“Power Rangers Hyper Force,” Cut to the Chase), Matt Ryan (“Constantine,” “Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag”), Daniel Cudmore (X-Men, The Twilight Saga), Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”) and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie ). Additional celebrities will be announced; fans can see a full listing of guests to date and other information at http://wizd.me/NewOrleansPR.

Wizard World is currently developing the remainder of its 2019 pricing schedule, with plans to institute lower-cost general and priority admissions in most cities. Fans should check the respective event websites, linked at http://www.wizardworld.com, and monitor Wizard World’s social media outlets for details as they are implemented.

“We want to thank our many loyal fans who have attended our New Orleans show and all of our other events over the years by offering this reduced admission as well as an inexpensive way to upgrade the experience,” said John D. Maatta, Wizard World CEO. “Wizard World has always been an exceptional value for attendees and their families looking to celebrate the best in pop culture, and we hope the low-cost general admission and premium tickets will encourage even more folks to experience everything our show has to offer.”

In addition to the $29.99 general admission, subject to increase as the show date nears, fans can purchase Priority Gold and Priority Platinum admissions, which also provide early access to the event all weekend, priority lines for autographs and photo ops, priority seating at panels and more, beginning at $54.99 for a limited time.

Some of the world’s most talented creators populate Artist Alley at Wizard World. Top writers and artists scheduled to attend are Ron Marz (“Silver Surfer,” “Thor”), Arvell Jones (“Black Panther,” “Thor”), Jahnoy Lindsay (“Luke Cage,” “She-Hulk”), Ken Lashley (“X-Men Gold,” “Black Panther”), Michael Golden (“Spider-Man,” “Captain America”), Jeremy Clark (“Grimm Fairy Tales,” “Day of the Dead”), Clinton Hobart (licensed Disney Fine Artist, Apples),  Mark Kistler (“Secret City,” “Imagination Station”), Shawn Coss (“Cyanide & Happiness”), Ryan Kinkaid (“Antoinette,” Zenescope) and more.

Wizard World New Orleans will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon. Details on additional Artist Alley guests, programming and entertainment stage schedules and more will be announced closer to the event.

Wizard World events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The first event scheduled on the 2019 Wizard World calendar, New Orleans show hours are Friday, January 4, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, January 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, January 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.

Wizard World New Orleans is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.

For more on the 2019 Wizard World New Orleans, visit http://wizd.me/NewOrleansPR.

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2019 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.