NEWS FROM WINTERCON HQ

WINTERCON 2016: New York’s Comic and Sci Fi Expo

WHAT: WINTERCON 2016, New York’s Comic and Sci Fi Expo

WHEN: Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th 2016, 10:30am – 8pm on Sat / 10:30am – 5pm on Sun

WHERE: Resorts World Casino, 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11420 – shuttle buses available via this link and the A train, the Q37 Bus and the LIRR to Jamaica station (and then the shuttle bus).

WHY:

• 35th Anniversary Reunion of the cast of MAD MAX: The Road Warrior (with a screening at Brooklyn’s Alamo Draft House on 12/2 at 7pm, Q&A with cast afterward)

• THE WARRIORS reunion (featuring James Remar and Michael Beck, among others)

• A Special Appearance By STAR WARS Cast Members – Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb/Ree-Yees), Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter, Red 3), Jack Klaff (John D, Red 4) and Angus Macinnes (Rebel Alliance Commander Gold Leader).

• An appearance from THE WALKING DEAD’s Austin Amelio (Dwight) and Seth Gilliam (Rev Gabriel Stokes).

• An appearance from STAR TREK’s Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) Artist Alley with over 100 artists, illustrators and creators

• Vendor room with over 300 tables of toys, collectibles, comic books and more. Epic costume contest Saturday at 6pm

• A special Lightsaber performance starring The Empire Saber Guild.

• KIDS DAY on Sunday, half-price admission for kids 2-12 with a costume contest, Jedi training and a free lightsaber.

WHO: For Press Inquiries, CONTACT- Rick@RickEberle.com

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