Article by Suzanne Philips
Photo copyright Tafriha Ahmed
Toronto ComiCon is putting the pop in pop culture with an all-star lineup featuring stars from some of the most treasured TV shows and films in the sci-fi and fantasy universe.
The two-day extravaganza, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre March 9-10, 2013, will feature the following celebrity guests:
- Michael Hogan (Battlestar Galactica, Teen Wolf)
- Sean Astin (The Goonies, The Lord of the Rings)
- Laura Vandervoort (Smallville, V)
- Daniel Logan (Star Wars Episode II)
The cast of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION:
- Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard)
- Jonathan Frakes (Cmdr. William Riker)
- LeVar Burton (Lt. Cmdr. Geordi LaForge)
- Michael Dorn (Lt. Worf)
- Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher)
- Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi)
- Brent Spiner (Lt. Cmdr. Data)
This year’s festivities will also bring together some of the biggest names in comics, horror and anime, including:
- Kill Shakespeare’s creators: Toronto’s own Anthony Del Col and Connor McCreery made headlines across North American for their innovative comic series featuring epic battles between the bard’s greatest heroes and villains. The duo has inked a follow-up series called Tide of Blood launching in 2013.
For the complete list of Toronto ComiCon guests, visit www.comicontoronto.com.
Returning for a second spectacular year, Toronto’s ComiCon has established itself as one of the city’s defining pop culture and entertainment events. Presented by FAN EXPO CANADA™, Toronto ComiCon is filled with high-profile celebrity presentations, Q&A’s, autographs and photo sessions. Join hundreds of exhibitors and retailers – and a parade of costumed fans – in celebrating a jam-packed weekend of all things pop culture. Other highlights include a Star Wars photo session, sketching duels, as well workshops and seminars featuring some of the industry’s brightest talents.
Escaping to new worlds on March Break has never been so easy!
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE
(South Building) 222 BREMNER BLVD.
TICKET DETAILS:
Saturday, March 9 All Access One-Day Pass Sunday, March 10 All Access One-Day Pass All Access Two-Day Pass Child All Access One-Day Pass |
$25 $20 $39 $16 |
For more information on Star Trek: The Next Generation cast photo-op sessions, autograph signings and VIP tickets, please visit http://www.lightspeedfineart.com/toronto-comic-con-vip-tickets