The Force Will Be With You at Gen Con Indy Posted By Britany on July 22, 2003
Press Release
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!
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 C2Ventures 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)
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 to choose from. Ray Park autographs will be slightly higher at $25 and $20 respectively. 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.
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.
About C2 Ventures C2 Ventures works closely with more than 50 celebrities and their agents from well-known properties, including Star Wars and Star Trek, providing special appearances at retail stores and conventions, organizing truly authentic autograph signings, event exclusives and much more.
About Gen Con Gen Con, LLC and The Best Four Days in Gaming™ are wholly owned by Peter Adkison, former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast. Now in its 36th year, the Gen Con Game Fair has become the largest annual consumer fantasy, sci-fi and adventure game convention in North America. Each year, game enthusiasts converge to share a common enthusiasm and a long weekend of interactive play, to participate in hobby-related events and meet celebrity guests. With more than 23,000 attendees each year and more new product introductions than any other consumer game convention in the U.S, Gen Con is an annual destination for fans of adventure games, fantasy and science fiction. This year marks Gen Con's debut in Indianapolis, IN.
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