Fan conventions have returned! Gear up for an action-packed weekend at MEGACON Orlando 2021. Eager fans can look forward to encounters with celebrities from their favorite television shows, movies and comics, as well as endless programming at the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday, August 12 through Sunday, August 15, 2021.
MEGACON Orlando’s exciting 2021 appearances include Kevin Alejandro (Dan Espinoza), and Aimee Garcia (Ella Lopez) from Netflix’s Lucifer cast as well as “Full House” cast members Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier; “Arrow” star Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen / Green Arrow), “Star Trek” stars William Shatner (Captain James T. Kirk) and George Takei (Hikaru Sulu), “Sons of Anarchy” Ryan Hurst (Harry "Opie" Winston) and Christopher Eccleston, from the “Dr. Who” series. Plus, experience a once-in-a-lifetime reunion of the Dunder Mifflin team with “The Office” stars David Koechner (Todd Packer) and Leslie Baker (Stanley Hudson); Mr. Mythbuster himself, Adam Savage; and more.
Comic fans can meet legendary artist George Pérez in his last appearance before retirement. Plus, get to know their favorite artists and writers, including Jason Fabok (Batman, Detective Comics, and Justice League), Greg Capullo (Quasar, X-Force, Angela, Spawn and Batman), Donny Cates (Venom, Thanos, Doctor Strange, and Thor), Tony Harris (Starman, Iron Man, and Ex Machina), Ryan Ottley (Invincible and Amazing Spider-Man), and Frank Tieri (New Excalibur, Iron Man, Wolverine and Weapon X).
Guests will also experience a first-of-its-kind virtual experience with Hololive Production, Japan's premier VTuber agency. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in fun games and interact with fan favorite VTubers, like Watson Amelia and Takanashi Kiara through live Q&A sessions.
More exciting celebrity appearances will be announced leading up to the four-day event, which also features family-friendly activities, shopping, workshops, enhanced anime programming, cosplay contests and other interactive attractions.
“We’re thrilled to welcome our fans back to MEGACON Orlando this summer — a playground for fans of comics, sci-fi, gaming and more — for an impressive weekend of programming, celebrity appearances and interactive activities,” said FAN EXPO HQ Vice President Andrew Moyes. “From cast reunions and celebrity meet-and-greets, to the innovative Artist Alley and exciting cosplay contests, MEGACON Orlando 2021 will be a high-energy weekend for fans of all ages.”
Fans will be able to safely celebrate all things “Fandom” at this year's event. MEGACON Orlando is taking extra care to ensure guests' health and safety, and will be announcing precautionary measures in detail 30 days prior to the event. “The Orange County Convention Center is a wonderful partner and host venue and we’re collaborating to ensure a safe experience for all attendees,” Moyes explains.
MEGACON Orlando is the Southeast’s largest comic, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming convention. Single-day tickets and limited four-day passes are available for purchase at http://fanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/buy-tickets. For a complete list of programming, guest announcements, and tickets, visit: www.megaconorlando.com.
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