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Matt Smith, Alicia Silverstone, Dolph Lundgren among MegaCon Orlando’s 1st guests
Read full article: Matt Smith, Alicia Silverstone, Dolph Lundgren among MegaCon Orlando’s 1st guestsMegaCon Orlando is starting to release the celebrity guest lineup for its four-day convention in February, and so far more than a dozen celebrities are on the list.
‘MASH,’ ‘Office,’ ‘Spider-Man’ stars and more added to MegaCon Orlando lineup
Read full article: ‘MASH,’ ‘Office,’ ‘Spider-Man’ stars and more added to MegaCon Orlando lineupThe celebrity guest lineup for MegaCon Orlando next month expanded to 73 people with the addition of nearly a dozen new guests.
Hayden Christensen coming to MegaCon Orlando as Star Wars guest list grows
Read full article: Hayden Christensen coming to MegaCon Orlando as Star Wars guest list growsHayden Christensen will appear during the four-day pop-culture convention. In addition to a panel and autograph signings, Christensen will also join Ewan McGregor for a photo-op session with guests.
Randy Quaid, Eman Esfandi, William Shatner coming to MegaCon Orlando
Read full article: Randy Quaid, Eman Esfandi, William Shatner coming to MegaCon OrlandoRandy Quaid, the actor who became best known for Cousin Eddie in the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies, is joining the celebrity lineup for the pop-culture convention in February.
More than 100,000 people expected to swarm Orange County as MegaCon kicks off
Read full article: More than 100,000 people expected to swarm Orange County as MegaCon kicks offMegaCon has come back to Orange County, and officials, as well as local vendors, are looking to get results as they hope the event brings a positive economic impact.
From Star Wars to Her Universe, Ashley Eckstein helps break barriers for women in fandom
Read full article: From Star Wars to Her Universe, Ashley Eckstein helps break barriers for women in fandomAshley Eckstein took her love of Star Wars and created a profitable business geared toward women when people told her it couldn't be done.
‘Taking me for a ride:’ ‘The Mandalorian’ actress talks the Armorer, MegaCon Orlando debut
Read full article: ‘Taking me for a ride:’ ‘The Mandalorian’ actress talks the Armorer, MegaCon Orlando debutEmily Swallow, who plays the Armorer in "The Mandalorian," will be appearing alongside several other “Star Wars” giants at MegaCon Orlando later this month.
MegaCon Orlando announces ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ actors as 1st guests
Read full article: MegaCon Orlando announces ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ actors as 1st guestsFlorida’s biggest comic book and entertainment convention — MegaCon Orlando, set for March 30 — announced its first guests Wednesday.
The Speakeasy Sirens to host Friday the 13th burlesque show in Winter Park
Read full article: The Speakeasy Sirens to host Friday the 13th burlesque show in Winter ParkThe Speakeasy Sirens, an Orlando-based theatre troupe specializing in cosplay burlesque productions, is setting up for a Friday-the-13th “Vampires v. Monster Hunters” performance at The Geek Easy in Winter Park.
MegaCon Orlando rescheduled for August
Read full article: MegaCon Orlando rescheduled for AugustORLANDO, Fla. – Comic book and movie fans will have to adjust some plans as MegaCon Orlando recently announced it’s pushing its event back a few months. Initially scheduled for March 2021, event organizers announced Wednesday MegaCon will now take place in August. However, your friendly neighborhood MEGACON Orlando squad also secured back-up dates, just in case. For hotel reservations, MegaCon says ticketholders who have reserved rooms with one of their partnering hotels should contact them regarding personal plans. Until then, stay tuned for exciting updates as we work hard to put together an amazing show for you,” event organizers said.
MegaCon Orlando moves to June due to coronavirus
Read full article: MegaCon Orlando moves to June due to coronavirusORLANDO, Fla. – MegaCon Orlando is moving its dates to early June due the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which had been scheduled for April 16-19, will now be held June 4-7 at the Orange County Convention Center. According to MegaCon’s website, all purchased tickets have been automatically transferred to the new dates. If you’ve already printed your e-ticket, please print your updated e-ticket,” a message on the site said. “If you’re unable to attend on the new dates, don’t worry.
’Arrow’ cast members coming to MegaCon Orlando
Read full article: ’Arrow’ cast members coming to MegaCon OrlandoMegaCon Orlando added three stars from the hit CW show and DC comics “Arrow” to the fan event this April. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Stephen Amell, on Saturday only, Katherine McNamara, on Saturday and Sunday, and Ben Lewis, on all three days of MegaCon. According to entertainment website IMDB, the show is based around the story of spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen. He returns to Star City to fight crime, a hooded vigilante, after five years of being presumed dead and lost at sea. The three actors join a long list of celebrities already announced for this year’s event, which will also include panels, workshops and shops for fans to enjoy.
Double dose of ‘Aladdin’ at 2020 MegaCon
Read full article: Double dose of ‘Aladdin’ at 2020 MegaConORLANDO, Fla – MegaCon is about to take fans to a whole new world. Scott Weinger will now join Mena Massoud to sign autographs and meet with fans of the Disney films. The addition of Weinger comes nearly a month after MegaCon officials said Massoud would be attending. Weinger was set to appear at MegaCon last year with Linda Larkin, who voiced Jasmine, but both had to cancel due to scheduling conflicts. Massoud took on the lead role in Disney’s 2019 live-action “Aladdin,” and is also known for playing Tarek Kassar in Amazon’s “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan."
We all float down here: ‘IT’ stars head to MegaCon Orlando
Read full article: We all float down here: ‘IT’ stars head to MegaCon OrlandoORLANDO, Fla – Six stars from the new film adaptation of Stephen King’s “IT” are set to come to MegaCon this year. Officials said Thursday that stars Sophia Lillis, Jack Dylan Grazer, Jaeden Martell, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs and Jackson Robert Scott will be available to meet fans. All the actors headlined roles in the 2017 horror film “IT” and the 2019 sequel “IT: Chapter Two.”Organizers said the group will be at MegaCon from April 17-19 to sign autographs and offer photo opportunities. The group joins a long list of celebrities already announced for this year’s event, which will also include panels, workshops and shops for fans to enjoy. Other celebrities include “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Dave Bautista, “Clueless” star Alicia Silverstone, “Mummy” star Brendan Fraser, cast members from “Saved by the Bell,” “Addams Family” star Christina Ricci, stars of the “The Office” and “Lord of the Rings” stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan.
’Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Dave Bautista coming to MegaCon
Read full article: ’Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Dave Bautista coming to MegaConORLANDO, Fla – MegaCon officials said Wednesday that actor and former professional wrestler Dave Bautista will be making a stop at the fan event this April. Bautista has become famous due to his most recent roles playing Drax in the Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Avengers: Endgame.”Audiences will see him on the silver screen in March playing the character JJ in the film “My Spy”. Bautista will be at MegaCon on April 18 to sign autographs and offer photo opportunities. Other celebrities scheduled to appear at this year’s convention include “Clueless” star Alicia Silverstone, “Mummy” star Brendan Fraser, cast members from “Saved by the Bell,” Star Trek star Levar Burton, stars of the “The Office”, “Mandalorian” star Giancarlo Esposito, Aladdin star Mena Massoud, “Star Wars” actor Joonas Suotamo, Weird Al Yankovic and “Lord of the Rings” stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan. Along with the celebrity appearances, the convention will also have a number of panels, workshops and shops for fans to enjoy.
‘Super Mario,' ‘Halo’ voice actors attending MegaCon Orlando
Read full article: ‘Super Mario,' ‘Halo’ voice actors attending MegaCon OrlandoORLANDO, Fla – Officials with MegaCon announced a lineup of video game voice actors Monday set to appear at the upcoming convention. Steve Downes is an American voice actor best known for his roles in the popular gaming series “Halo." Charles Martinet is an American actor and voice actor best known for voicing Mario in the “Super Mario” video game series. Paul Nakauchi is American actor and voice actor best known for his roles in “Overwatch.” He has also starred in the TV Series “Carmen Sandiego.”Feodor Chin is an actor and writer originally from San Francisco, CA. Troy Baker is best known for his work in “The Last of Us.” He also helped voice characters in BioShock Infinte and Batman: Arkham Knight.
’Clueless’ star Alicia Silverstone heading to MegaCon
Read full article: ’Clueless’ star Alicia Silverstone heading to MegaConORLANDO, Fla – American actress Alicia Silverstone is set to make appearances at MegaCon this year. She will be available for autographs and photo ops. She joins a long list of other celebrities set to appear including “Mummy” star Brendan Fraser, “Saved by the Bell” stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley and ”The Addams Family" star Christina Ricci. Along with the celebrity appearances, the convention will also have a number of panels, workshops and shops for fans to enjoy. Tickets are on sale now.
Attention Dunder Mifflin: 'Office’ cast members set to visit MegaCon Orlando
Read full article: Attention Dunder Mifflin: 'Office’ cast members set to visit MegaCon OrlandoORLANDO, Fla – Fans of the hit series “The Office” are getting a real treat at this year’s MegaCon event. Five members of the show will be making stops at the convention to attend panels, sign autographs and pose for photos, Leaders announced Tuesday. Fans will get to meet stars Oscar Nuñez (known as Oscar in the show), Creed Bratton (Creed), Kate Flannery (Meredith), Leslie Baker (Stanley) and Catherine Tate (Nellie Bertram). Brian Baumgartner, who plays the character Kevin, has cancelled his appearance. “The Office” first aired on NBC back in 2005 and had 9 seasons before it concluded in 2013.
From the Shire to Orlando, ‘Lord of the Rings’ stars to make MegaCon stop in 2020
Read full article: From the Shire to Orlando, ‘Lord of the Rings’ stars to make MegaCon stop in 2020ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida’s premier comic book convention, MegaCon, announced its first major lineup of stars coming in 2020. The four hobbits behind the “The Lord of the Rings” franchise are set to be at the four-day event. Actors Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd will join fans for an exclusive reunion. Below is a list of options and prices:An evening with the four hobbits, tickets on sale January 2020Join all four actors as they reunite onstage for an evening of stories and questions. Date for this option has not been decided: $699Autographs, tickets on sale Nov. 21One guaranteed in-person autograph on an item of your choice.