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Fans of pop culture, comics, cosplay, fantasy, horror, anime and gaming will find one event to \u201crule them all\u201d this weekend as MegaCon Orlando<\/a> returns to Central Florida.<\/p>\n

The event at Orange County Convention Center<\/a> includes a rare cast reunion from \u201cLord of the Rings<\/a>\u201d hobbits Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood, plus actors Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, John Rhys-Davies and John Noble. This year\u2019s convention also features \u201cStar Trek\u201d icons William Shatner, Walter Koenig, Brent Spiner, Gates McFadden and Jonathan Frak.<\/p>\n

Other headliners of this year\u2019s show include Ji-Young Yoo of K-Pop Demon Hunters making her debut convention appearance, John Cena, Alec Baldwin, Diego Luna, Brendan Fraser and Mr. T. The celebrity lineup includes something for fans of all interests with representation from \u201cHarry Potter,\u201d \u201cStar Wars,\u201d \u201cStranger Things,\u201d \u201cThe X-Files,\u201d \u201cLost,\u201d \u201cThe Goonies,\u201d \u201cHocus Pocus\u201d and many more.<\/p>\n

\"Mr.Mr. T is one of the celebrity guests at MegaCon Orlando. (Courtesy MegaCon Orlando)<\/p>\n

Mr. T said in an interview that he treasures the opportunity to meet with fans and hear their stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of them tell me they wanted to cut their hair off like a mohawk, and they cried because their mother wouldn\u2019t let them,\u201d he said. \u201cI try to take time for each person and hug them. They thank me for coming, I thank them for waiting in line \u2026 I\u2019m coming to lift people\u2019s spirits, to make them smile and make it a good time.\u201d<\/p>\n

This event also represents the first time that Alec Baldwin will appear alongside his brother Stephen Baldwin at a convention, as the youngest of the Baldwin brothers had an acting career of his own with \u201cThe Usual Suspects\u201d and \u201cBio-Dome.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JohnJohn Cena will appear at MegaCon Orlando. (Associated Press file)<\/p>\n

Other film and TV icons appearing at MegaCon Orlando include:<\/p>\n

Heather Graham (\u201cAustin Powers,\u201d \u201cThe Hangover\u201d)
\nFrank Grillo (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
\nMike Colter (Marvel Universe)
\nJosh Holloway (\u201cLost\u201d)
\nHenry Ian Cusick (\u201cLost\u201d)
\nCara Buono (\u201cGladiator,\u201d \u201cStranger Things\u201d)
\nCedric Yarbrough (\u201cReno 911\u2032)
\nChristian Borle (\u201cSomething Rotten!\u201d)
\nColin O\u2019Donoghue (\u201cOnce Upon A Time,\u201d \u201cThe Rite\u201d)
\nCorey Feldman (\u201cThe Goonies,\u201d \u201cThe Lost Boys\u201d)
\nRobert Davi (\u201cThe Goonies\u201d)
\nDafne Keen (\u201cDeadpool & Wolverine,\u201d \u201cLogan,\u201d \u201cThe Acolyte\u201d)
\nDean Cundey (\u201cHoney, I Shrunk The Kids\u201d)
\nDean Norris (\u201cBreaking Bad\u201d)
\nGiancarlo Esposito (\u201cThe Mandalorian\u201d)
\nGillian Anderson (\u201cThe X Files\u201d)
\nHelen Hunt (\u201cTwister\u201d)
\nJake Connelly (\u201cStranger Things\u201d)
\nJames Marsters (\u201cBuffy The Vampire Slayer\u201d)
\nJamison Newlander (\u201cLost Boys\u201d)
\nJason Marsden (\u201cThe Goofy Movie,\u201d \u201cHocus Pocus\u201d)
\nJennifer Beals (\u201cFlashdance\u201d)
\nJodie Whittaker (\u201cFrauds\u201d)
\nThomas Lennon (\u201cReno 911!\u201d)
\nJoe Pantoliano (\u201cThe Goonies,\u201d \u201cMatrix\u201d)
\nJohn Boyega (\u201cStar Wars\u201d)
\nMartha Plimpton (\u201cThe Goonies\u201d)
\nMatt Lanter (\u201cTimeless,\u201d \u201c90210\u201d)
\nOmri Katz (\u201cHocus Pocus\u201d)
\nPeggy The Dog and Holly & Luke (\u201cDeadpool\u201d)
\nRon Perlman (\u201cHellboy\u201d)
\nVinessa Shaw (\u201cHocus Pocus\u201d)
\nNick Castle (\u201cHalloween\u201d)
\nTommy Lee Wallace (Halloween)
\nJohn Carpenter (\u201cThe Thing,\u201d \u201cHalloween\u201d)
\nP.J. Soles (\u201cHalloween\u201d)<\/p>\n

The event also includes voice actors from the worlds of anime and animation, plus gaming talent.<\/p>\n

Beyond celebrity autographs, panels and special events, the estimated 180,000 MegaCon attendees can experience cosplay competitions, gaming, workshops, interactive experiences and visual artists.<\/p>\n

The convention also includes the Masters of Cosplay Grand Finale<\/a>, bringing in cosplayers from across North America to compete for a grand prize of $10,000. New for this year is Comics Xplosion, a live art battle that puts the spotlight on the best in comic creation.<\/p>\n

Find me\u00a0@PConnPie on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. Stay up to date with our latest travel, arts and events coverage by subscribing to our newsletters at\u00a0orlandosentinel.com\/newsletters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you go<\/p>\n

MegaCon Orlando returns March. 19-22 at 9899 International Drive in Orlando. Tickets are available starting at $33 for a single day and $159 for a four-day pass. Autographs, photo ops and some special events cost extra. More information: fanexpohq.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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