BOBA FETT TO INVADE THE COLOSSEUM
Windsor ComiCon welcomes Dickey Beer to its guest line-up for 2018.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon is pleased to announce its next major guest for the 2018 season through actor, stunt performer, coordinator and producer, Dickey Beer.

Best known for his work on Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983), Beer portrayed several roles during the movie; more notably as the iconic bounty hunter Boba Fett who fought in all the battles scenes, which propelled him into cult status worldwide. He was also Luke Skywalker in a variety of action scenes while portraying the characters of Barada, Sergeant Junkin, a Stormtrooper, a Gamorrean Guard and a Biker Scout during this epic movie.

Going beyond the Star Wars Universe in a galaxy not so far away, Beer served as a stunt double, stunt coordinator, second unit director and assistant director for a variety of movies including but not limited to: A Bridge Too Far (1977), Superman III (1983), Krull (1983), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Dune (1984), Supergirl (1984), Rambo III (1988), Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (1989), Total Recall (1990), Cliffhanger (1993), Cutthroat Island (1995), Starship Troopers (1997), Terminator 3 (2003), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003), Hancock (2008), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), The Bourne Legacy (20012), Need for Speed (2014), xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) through to The Inhumans TV Series (2017) and more recently Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018).

Finally, Beer worked on several James Bond Films ranging from Never Say Never Again (1983), A View to A Kill (1985) through to Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).

“We’re ecstatic to welcome Dickey Beer to our show,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas. “Fans of the Star Wars, Indiana Jones and James Bond universes will rejoice in his appearance as they learn of his stories amongst Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Pierce Brosnan to name a few.”

Dickey Beer is presented by the Star Wars Collectors Expo.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018). Advance tickets are on sale at www.windsorcomicon.com

MICHAEL MYERS TO SLASH HIS WAY THROUGH THE COLOSSEUM
Windsor ComiCon welcomes Tyler Mane to its guest line-up for 2018.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon is pleased to announce its next major guest for the 2018 season through Canadian actor and former professional wrestler, Tyler Mane.

Loved by fans worldwide, Mane played the iconic starring role as the infamous slasher Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Halloween II “H2” who became only the second actor to don the mask more than once, and the only one to play the role in consecutive films.

To add to his versatility and physical prowess, Mane played Sabretooth in the X-Men movie opposite Hugh Jackman (as Wolverine) while serving as the voice of this villain in X-Men: The Official Game.

Other powerful appearances include his portrayals as Ajax in Troy, Antaeus in Hercules and Rufus in The Devil’s Rejects. He also appeared in How to Make a Monster, Joe Dirt and The Scorpion King.

In 2010, Mane and his wife Renae Geerlings launched their own production company, Mane Entertainment. Their first feature Compound Fracture, was released in 2013 followed by Penance Lane, which is currently in post production.

In the wrestling world prior to his acting career, Mane travelled through a variety of circuits in many countries before signing with the United Wrestling Federation (UWF) in 1993, where under the moniker Big Sky became a 1-time UWF MGM Grand Champion.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Tyler Mane to our show,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas. “His presence will provide many chills and thrills for fans of the Halloween and X-Men series.”

Tyler Mane is presented by Cartoon Kingdom, the presenting sponsor of Windsor ComiCon.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018). Advance tickets are on sale at www.windsorcomicon.com

JURASSIC PARK TO INVADE THE COLOSSEUM!
Windsor ComiCon offers Jurassic Park Experience for Attendees.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon is pleased to announce that it will play host for its first-ever Jurassic Park Experience this Fall inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018).

Nestled deep inside The Colosseum jungle belonging to the event itself, the Jurassic Park Experience will provide kids of all ages the opportunity to engage with a Jurassic Park Jeep (1991 Jeep Wrangler YJ Model), memorabilia, merchandise and even a Kota Triceratops. Furthermore, colouring books, interactive activities and multiple opportunities for children to engage in the experience will be provided on-site at the show.

“With Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom coming to the big screens in the near future, we’re excited to provide an opportunity for fans of all ages to engage in this unique experience,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas.

Photograph opportunities will be made available with the Jurassic Park Jeep all weekend long. Prices will be released closer to the event.

Children aged 10 and under will be offered free admission to Windsor ComiCon with one paid adult. Tickets are currently available online at windsorcomicon.com

The Jurassic Park Experience is presented by Ryder Roman Danjer Renaud.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018). Advance tickets are on sale at www.windsorcomicon.com

WOLVERINE TO CLAW HIS WAY THROUGH THE COLOSSEUM

Voice of Wolverine, Cal Dodd joins Windsor ComiCon’s guest line-up for 2018.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon is pleased to announce its next guest for the 2018 season through Canadian Voice Artist, Cal Dodd.

Recognized as one of the most beloved characters belonging to a generation of children onto whom grew up in the 1990s, Cal Dodd served as the voice actor of Wolverine (James “Logan” Howlett) through X-Men: The Animated Series.

To bolster his exceptional resume, Dodd also provided the voice of Wolverine in the worldwide hit Marvel vs. Capcom video game series and other related X-Men games throughout the 90s including but not limited to X-Men: Children of the Atom, X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Marvel Super Heroes. Through a combination of theses games, Dodd also characterized the voice portrayals for Captain America (Steve Rogers) and Iceman (Robert “Bobby” Drake).

Finally, his voice was portrayed once again as Wolverine in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, as Slappy in R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps as well as the hero/villain Random Virus in the BBC Series Ace Lighting.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Cal Dodd to our show,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas. “Wolverine fans will certainly dig their claws in this unique opportunity to meet him.”

Dodd will be available for autographs and photographs throughout the show.

Cal Dodd is presented by MoonJump Video Production Services.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018). Advance tickets are on sale at www.windsorcomicon.com