With the new year just a few weeks away, our convention coverage for January is starting to come into sight.
On January 27th, Pasadena Comic Con will return for the 5th year at the Pasadena Convention Center.
Some of the guests announced for the show include Guest of Honor Alan Oppenheimer (who has voiced many notable characters including Skeletor from HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE and Falkor from THE NEVERENDING STORY.
In addition to Oppenheimer, the show will bring a few other notable names from different aspects of entertainment including former Power Rangers Steve Cardenas and Patrick David, Suzie Plakson from various Star Trek shows, Steve Niles (writer of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT), comic writing and editing veteran Barbara Randal Kesel, and more.
Full press release is below. All images courtesy of Pasadena Comic Con.
PASADENA COMIC CON IS COMING JANUARY 27TH, 2019
Tickets for the PASADENA COMIC CON (Pasadena Comic and Toy Show) are officially on sale through ShowClix. This one-day event will take place Sunday, January 27th 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Attendees can follow the show via social media on Instagram.
PASADENA COMIC CON, which is a joint partnership between veteran show runners Steven Wyatt and Scott Zillner, is celebrating its 5th year in action. From its start, the show has been an exciting destination for patrons all over Southern California, and the 2019 show will only be bigger and better. With a host of spectacular celebrity guests and special high-profile industry panelists, the PASADENA COMIC CON is a show that no fan of conventions, expos, or pop culture shows will want to miss.
The Guest of Honor for the 2019 show is Alan Oppenheimer, an entertainment industry veteran with a stellar career that spans an entire lifetime. While best known as the voice of Skeletor in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and Falkor from The Neverending Story film franchise, Alan Oppenheimer’s distinct voice has graced a multitude of other characters that have defined the childhood of millions of people.
Alongside Alan Oppenheimer, other celebrity and special guests include:
Suzie Plakson from Star Trek
Patrick David, Psycho Red Ranger from Power Rangers in Space
Steve Cardenas, Mighty Morphin’ Red Ranger from Power Rangers
Julie Dolan from Star Wars Rebels
Kellen Goff from Five Nights at Freddy’s
Steve Niles, Author of 30 Days of Night
Artist Patrick Owsley
Artist Barbara Randall Kesel
Artist Gus Vazquez
Artist Rudy Obrero
Artist James C. Mulligan
Artist Chuck Patton
In addition to the PASADENA COMIC CON’S incredible guest lineup, the show will feature a packed itinerary of exciting programming throughout the day for attendees to enjoy! These panels will feature presentations from local entertainment outlets featuring special guest panelists, such as:
Ready, Set, Geek Presents: Swipe Right for Superheroes! An exciting and high energy presentation that needs YOUR participation!
PopLurker Presents: The Golden Age of Internet Writing feat. Special Panelists Maddox from The Best Page in the Universe and former Cracked.com Writers Tom Reimann and David C. Bell
That Hashtag Show Presents: That Power Rangers Panel feat. Steve Cardenas and Patrick David
That Hashtag Show Presents: All About Geek Media
And more!
*Guest appearances and programming schedule are subject to last-minute changes.
Buy your tickets to the 2019 PASADENA COMIC CON here and follow us on social media! We’ll see you on Sunday, January 27th!
