Big Apple Convention Brings Stars of Movies, TV, Comics, Boxing, Wrestling, and Rock & Roll to NYC June 23-24!

The Big Apple Convention, New York’s longest-running comic book/science-fiction/fantasy/pop culture convention, returns on June 23-24 to the Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave at 33rd St. in New York City. A star-studded lineup of celebrities from movies, TV, boxing, wrestling, and more will be present, along with over a hundred dealers selling comics, toys, and other collectibles, panel discussions, games, and more.

For the first time ever, through the sponsorship of Going.com, people will be able to RSVP for the convention on http://going.com/bigappleconevent and automatically be entered in a chance to win a $1000 shopping spree or $500 gaming shopping spree at the convention!

Our featured guests are “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (They Live, WWE Superstar), David Faustino (Married…With Children), Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster from The Munsters), former multiple time world champion boxer Iran Barkley, and rock & roll legend Gary Lewis (of Gary Lewis and the Playboys). Other very special guests include, from the world of TV and movies: David Harris (The Warriors), Paul LeMat (American Grafitti), Larry Storch (F-Troop), Mallory Lewis (Lamb Chop’s Play Along), Kenny Kramer (“the Real Kramer” of Seinfeld), Warrington Gillette (Friday the 13th pt.3), Lauren Marie Taylor (Friday the 13th pt. 2), David Zen Mansley (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new Speed Racer), Karen Lynn Gorney (Saturday Night Fever), Suzi Lorraine (She Demons of the Black Sun), Brian Joseph Harnois (Ghost Hunter). From the world of Pro Wrestling: Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas (former WWF Tag Team Champions), Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, Captain Lou Albano, former Nitro Girl Carmel Macklin. From the fight game: top UFC competitor Tank Abbot. Also Playboy centerfold Cathy St. George, and the female wrestling team the Doom Maidens.

The Big Apple convention is known for its extensive list of spectacular comic book talents, and this show is no exception. Confirmed attendees include artists and writers Alex Maleev, Alex Nino, Alex Saviuk, Brian Kong, Buzz, Chris Brimacombe, Cameron Stewart, Dan Fogel, Denny Fincke, Ed Traquino, Ernie Chan, Guy Dorian, Ian Dorian, James Rodriguez, James Webb, Jay Lynch, Ken Kelly, Khary Randolph, Louis Small, Jr., Melvin Ylagan, Mark Mazz, Mark Sparacio, Matthew Clark, Michael Golden, Michael Oemming, Murphy Anderson, Paul Gulacy, Rags Morales, Ray Felix, Rich Buckler, Richard Howell, Rodney Ramos, Rudy Nebres, Sal Cipriano, Skip Williamson, Michael Lark, Mitchell Breitweiser, Rudy Nebres, Tommy Castillo, and Walt Simonson. There will also be many independent and small-press comic book publishers showcasing their work.

NY Jedi will be hosting its famous Lightsaber Academy. There will also be discussion panels, celebrity Q&A sessions, and special surprise entertainments and programming, film and performances.

For the first time, The Big Apple Convention will have a full game room, featuring the latest and greatest in role-playing games, board games, and more, with tournaments and prizes.
And don’t forget the ever-popular Costume Contest, hosted by Captain Zorikh and Jolie Voltaire, acknowledged as being the most fun costume contest on the east coast!

For more details, visit the Big Apple Convention’s website at http://www.bigapplecon.com. For pictures, discussion, and updates, join the Big Apple Convention’s Going group at http://going.com/bigapplecon, Tribe at http://tribes.tribe.net/bigapplecon, MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/bigapplenyc, Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bigapplecon, and MSN group at http://groups.msn.com/BigAppleCon.

The Big Apple Convention will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24, 10 AM – 7 PM. Admission $12, $10 in advance through the website http://www.bigapplecon.com. Children under 12 free on Sunday with paid adult admission.

For general inquiries contact Captain Zorikh at thebigapplecon@yahoo.com
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