From August 16th to 18th comics and their creators, actors from superhero, sci-fi, horror shows and films will be at Mohegan Sun!
TerrifiCON, Connecticut’s #1 comic book convention, returns on Friday August 16th, taking place once again at Mohegan Sun. This popular Comic-Con event is action-packed for three full days of super- powered awesomeness. Tickets are available at mohegansun.com and TerrifiCON is being held inside the 125,000 square-foot Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun.
Star-Studded Lineup
TerrifiCON 2024 is bringing no shortage of special guests and TV stars. Kicking off at 1:30pm on Friday, August 16th, guests will have the special opportunity to meet stars from classic superhero TV shows and films, including Michael Rooker– best known for his role as Merle Dixon from the AMC hit series The Walking Dead and Yondu Udonta from Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Keeping with the theme of stars from renowned television shows, TerrifiCON will also feature Joe Pantoliano who portrayed soldier and eventual capo Ralph Cifarettofrom HBO’s Sopranos, Martin Kove who played the main antagonist, Jonh Kreese from the Karate Kid trilogy and series sequel Cobra Kai, Cobie Smulders who played the beloved Robin Scherbatsky from the CBS sitcom How I met Your mother, Eduardo Franco who played the role of Argyle from Netflix hit series Stranger Things, and Erik Estrada with partner Larry Wilcox from the 80’s crime television series, Chips. A conglomerate of actors across a widespread range of Star Trek films and series, consisting of Star Trek; Films 1-7, Deep Space Nine, Strange New Threads, New Worlds, Discovery, and Picard will be joining the event including: Nana Visitor,Armin Shimerman, Andrew Robinson, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, and Stephanie Czajkowski. Finishing off on August 18th, Marvels own Daredevil star Charlie Cox will make his Sunday only appearance.
New England’s Largest Comic Creator Guest List Taking full advantage of the spacious Earth Expo Center, TerrifiCON producer Mitch Hallock has assembled a massive gathering of comic book creators of today’s hottest titles to epic tales of yesteryear. The guest list of comic book artists and writers will be the largest In New England and includes current DC Comics CFO, Jim Lee, where fans will have the chance to pre order an exclusive autograph session during the event.
Other highlighted comic book luminaries in attendance at TerrifiCON include;
TerrifiCON will feature a live Q&A panel with your favorite comic book creators, artists, and television actors, followed by their annual Costume Contest taking place at 3:30pm, Sunday, August 18th.Categories include: “Best in Show”, “Most Original”, and “Fan’s Choice”, with participants earning the chance to win prizes ranging from cash, Mohegan Sun Hotel stays, show passes, and more!
TerrifiCON, produced by BIG FEDORA MARKETING, will be August 16th – 18th, at Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun and features comic book creators, actors, vendors of comics, toys and collectibles, costume contests and more.
Children seven and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets are starting at $26.00 and can be purchased at TerrifiCON.com or the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office seven days a week, or online at Ticketmaster. Comic book shops throughout the Connecticut area are also selling tickets for TerrifiCON. See locations and more information on the website terrificon.com
About Big Fedora Marketing, LLC: Started in 2012, the Connecticut based firm has been producing and organizing comic conventions throughout the Nutmeg State. Owned by Mitch Hallock, a lifelong comic book fan, with a long career in advertising, marketing and event planning since 1990. Hallock’s goal is to deliver the excitement that fans get from comics and games and deliver that tenfold into several days of pure fun at his conventions. Since 2015, Big Fedora’s conventions have been held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. “TerrifiCon, CT’s Terrific Comic Con” and “CTGamerCon” have been praised by actors, comic book professionals and fans.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 19, 2018) – Connecticut’s largest comic book convention, Terrifcon, returns on Friday, August 17th, lasting through Sunday, August 19th. The host site is once again Mohegan Sun in southeastern Connecticut, inside the new Earth Expo & Convention Center. Fans can prepare for three days of incredible comic con excitement with numerous special guests, events & activities including video game tournaments and a Guinness World Record® attempt!
New England’s Largest Comic Creator Guest List Taking full advantage of the spacious Earth Expo Center, TERRIFICON has assembled a massive gathering of comic book creators of today’s hottest titles to epic tales of yesteryear. The guest list of comic book artists and writers will be the largest In New England and includes Marvel’s newly appointed Editor-in-Chief, C.B. Cebulski to writer/artist Jim Starlin, the creator of the Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet storyline, which was the basis of this summer’s blockbuster film; Avengers: Infinity War.
Other members of comic book luminaries in attendance at TERRIFICON include; Adam Wallenta, Afua Richardson, Alan Davis, Art Baltazar, Arthur Suydam, Barbara Friedlander, Barry Kitson, Billy Tucci, Bob Almond, Bob McLeod, Brett Breeding, Charles Soule, Chris Campana, Chris Giarrusso, Chris Stevens, Christopher Priest, Cliff Galbraith, Dave Ryan, David Michelinie, David Wenzel, Denny O’Neil, Don McGregor, Franco, Frank Cho, Greg Horn, Gregg Schigiel, Jacob Chabot, Jason Fabok, Jerry Ordway, Jim Starlin, Jim Taylor, Joe Caramagna, Joe Corroney, Joe Giella, Joe Rubinstein, Joe St. Pierre, Joel Adams, John Beatty, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Keith Giffen, Kevin Nowlan, Kristen Gudsnuk, Larry Hama, Marc Guggenhiem, Michael Golden, Matt Ryan, Michelle Delecki, Mike Baron, Mike Norton, Mike W. Barr, Mike Zeck, Marat Mychaels, Neal Adams, Nick Spencer, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Mounts, Oaul Pelletier, Peter Tomasi, Rachel Ordway, Rafer Roberts, Rags Morales, Renee Witterstaetter, Roger Stern, Ron Frenz, Ron Leary, Ron Lim, Ron Wilson, Roy Thomas, Ryan Stegman, Sara Richard, Scott Hanna, Tim Seeley, Tom Raney, Zeea Adams and more.
Superhero TV & Movie Stars
TERRIFICON is also bringing actors from classic superhero TV and movies to Mohegan Sun including actor Jon Bernthal, star of Marvel’s The Punisher from the Netflix hit series. Bernthal is also a fan favorite from his portrayal of Shane on The Walking Dead, as well as the films, Fury, Wolf of Wall Street, The Accountant, Grudge Match and many more. Other guests include actress Pom Klementieff, who portrayed Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 and Avengers: Infinity War. Michael Jai White (star of Spawn, Black Dynamite and The Dark Knight) Lou Ferrigno, (star of The Incredible Hulk) Drew Powell, (Gotham) award-winning actor Henry Winkler, (the Fonz’ on Happy Days as well as Arrested Development and Community) will be in attendance as well. Animation is also celebrated at TERRIFICON with voice over actors Larry Kenney from Thundercats, Greg Cipes from Teen Titans Go!, Charlie Schlatter from Kick Buttowski and more.
Guinness World Record Attempt TERRIFICON will be attempting to set a Guinness World Record® for “Most Contributions to a Greetings Card” at this year’s event at Mohegan Sun. This won’t be an ordinary greeting card, it will be a super-sized birthday card measuring 5 feet tall and 24 feet long featuring art by legendary artist Jerry Ordway and celebrating Superman’s 80th anniversary! Comic book fans can be part of the record setting attempt by signing the giant card that will be on display at TERRIFICON!
Aw Yeah Fun Zone and CTGamer Arena
TERRIFICON is more than a comic con, its several conventions in one, with the addition of two new areas at this August’s event dedicated to fun and games. AW YEAH COMICS creators, and award-winning writer and artist team, Franco and Art Balatzar, will be organizing the entire 20,000 square foot Earth Ballroom with arts, crafts, robotics, workshops, puppetry and even live music from the kids’ band “School of Rock.” The AW YEAH FUN ZONE runs all three days at TERRIFICON, taking place inside the Earth Ballroom.
Microsoft and Game Underground will take over several rooms and provide a CTGAMER con with video game tournaments with games such as FortNite, Injustice, Smash Brothers and MarioKart. For those who prefer tabletop games, there will be Magic the Gathering and Warhammer matches presented by Dragon’s Lair.
TERRIFICON has free parking and children 10 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets start at $26.75 and can be purchased at Mohegan Sun Box Office, seven days a week or online at Ticketmaster.com. Comic book shops throughout Connecticut are also selling tickets for TERRIFICON. See locations and more information on the website www.terrificon.com
#Connecticut #Terrificon #Comicon #Comiccon #MoheganSunABOUT BIG
FEDORA MARKETING:
Big Fedora Marketing is an LLC. that started in 2012. The Connecticut based firm has been producing and organizing comic conventions throughout the Nutmeg State and is owned by Mitch Hallock, a lifelong comic book fan, with a long career in advertising, marketing and event planning since 1990. Hallock’s goal is to deliver the excitement that fans get from comics and games and deliver that tenfold into a several days of pure fun at his conventions. Since 2015, Big Fedora’s conventions have been held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. “TerrifiCon, CT’s Terrific Comic Con” and “CTGamerCon” have been praised by actors, comic book professionals and fans.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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