Star Wars Celebrities At Gen Con
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THE FORCE WILL BE WITH YOU AT
GEN CON INDY
Gen Con Indy, The Best Four Days In Gaming, and C2 Ventures Bring Out the Stars of Star Wars for Gen Con's Kick Off In Indianapolis!
July 15, 2003 (Seattle, WA) Since 1977 the public has been enamoured with the Star Wars film sagas, and now fans of the five films will thrill to learn the line-up of celebrities from these films who will be attending Gen Con Indy. Gen Con, LLC and C2 Ventures are pleased to announce the official line-up for the Star Wars saga celebrities who will be on hand at to meet and greet fans and sign autographs at Gen Con Indy, July 24 27, 2003.
In alphabetical order, here are the stars confirmed to attend Gen Con Indy:
Amy Allen (Episode II: Jedi Aayla Secura), Kenny Baker (Saga: R2-D2), Shannon Baksa McRandle (Star Wars Expanded Universe: Mara Jade), Michonne Bourriague (Episode I: Aurra Sing), Jeremy Bulloch (Episode V & VI: Boba Fett), Dermot Crowley (Episode VI: General Madine), Daniel Logan (Episode II: young Boba Fett), Mary Oyaya (Episode II: Jedi Council Unduli), Ray Park (Episode I: Darth Maul) and David Prowse (Episode IV, V, VI: Darth Vader).
(The Star Wars films have long been a beloved part of the sci-fi and fantasy hobby, and we're glad to be bringing some of the Star Wars magic to Gen Con Indy,) says Peter Adkison, CEO of Gen Con, LLC.
Attendees may purchase autograph coupons for $20.00 for a signed photo from the celebrity, or $15.00 for an autograph on an item of your own. In addition, each actor will have a limited-edition widescreen 11)x14) photo available for $25.00. The Star Wars saga celebrities will be available inside the C2 Ventures Autograph Area. Check www.gencon.com or on-site during the convention center for each star's schedule.
With over 3500 gaming events, tons of celebrities including Lord of the Rings' Sean Astin and John Rhys Davies, Traci Lords (Blade, Crybaby), Jason Carter (Babylon 5), Richard Biggs (Babylon 5), Virginia Hey (Farscape) and Robin Atkin Downes (Babylon 5, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter), more than 800 booths and an expanded LAN area holding 64 computer gaming stations, Gen Con Indy 2003 is a show not to be missed!
Gen Con Indy is open to the public daily beginning Thursday, July 24 and running through Sunday, July 27 from 8 a.m. 8 p.m., including a 24-hour Computer Gaming Area. The convention will take place in the Indiana Convention Center. On site registration fees are as follows:
Four-day admission: $60
One-day admission: $23
Children under the age of 8 receive complimentary admission if accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, the public can call (800) 529 EXPO or visit www.gencon.com
