Zombie-centric Walker Stalker Con Heading to Boston in June with Several Walking Dead Stars
Steve Barton
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The traveling Walker Stalker Con has met with success in Atlanta and Chicago thus far, and next on its radar is Beantown, where zombie fans will be able to find stars from “The Walking Dead,” Night of the Living Dead, and more!
From the Press Release:
Walker Stalker Con, a zombie- and horror-themed fan‐centric convention, will be held at The Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, Mass., on June 13-15, 2014. Fan access to celebrity guests will be the primary focus of this event.
In Atlanta, GA, on November 1‐3, 2013, Walker Stalker Con made its debut, where it assembled more “The Walking Dead” cast members than any other convention ever before, along with other actors from zombie and horror films. The inaugural event had over 10,500 attendees. In Chicago, IL, on March 14‐16, 2014, Walker Stalker Con made its second appearance as a convention and the first Walker Stalker Con of 2014. Now, Walker Stalker Con has set its sights on Boston!
With several cast members from “The Walking Dead” returning to the upcoming Boston convention, along with stars from other zombie and horror films, Walker Stalker Con continues to position itself to be particularly unique.
Walker Stalker Con is the fruit of The Walker Stalkers Podcast with James & Eric. The podcast began with an amazing trip to Senoia, GA, where James and Eric were able to view the set of “The Walking Dead” and meet the incredible actors from the show. As a result of this experience, a podcast began and then the idea of a convention focused around recreating that same experience with the cast and crew of the show along with talented actors and artists from other zombie series, movies, and art.
In April 2013, James and Eric decided a podcast wasn’t enough so they launched a zombie/horror/sci‐fi-themed fan‐centric convention called Walker Stalker Con.
“We hope to continue this same kind of access and involvement as we did with our successful convention in Atlanta,” say James Frazier and Eric Nordhoff, hosts of the podcast. “We want fans of TV shows, films, and comics in this genre to have a chance to have real interaction with their favorite celebrities – not just a 10-second handshake and photo opp.”
Confirmed guests for the convention include:
Norman Reedus (Daryl, “The Walking Dead”; Murphy, The Boondock Saints)
Sean Patrick Flanery (Connor, The Boondock Saints)
David Della Rocco (Rocco, The Boondock Saints)
Steven Yeun (Glenn, “The Walking Dead”)
Michael Cudlitz (Abraham, “The Walking Dead”)
Josh McDermitt (Eugene, “The Walking Dead”)
Lawrence Gilliard, Jr. (Bob, “The Walking Dead”)
Clifton Collins, Jr. (Romeo, The Boondock Saints II)
Alanna Masterson (Tara, “The Walking Dead”)
Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha, “The Walking Dead”)
Jose Pablo Cantillo (Martinez, “The Walking Dead”)
Denise Crosby (Mary, “The Walking Dead)”
Brian Mahoney (Duffy, The Boondock Saints)
Melissa Hutchison (Clementine, “The Walking Dead”)
Nick Gomez (Tomas, “The Walking Dead”)
Emma Bell (Amy, vThe Walking Dead”)
Madison Lintz (Sophia, “The Walking Dead”)
Vincent Ward (Oscar, “The Walking Dead”)
Travis Love (Shumpert, “The Walking Dead”)
Addy Miller (Zombie Girl, “The Walking Dead”)
Meyrick Murphy (Meghan, “The Walking Dead”)
Judith O’Dea (Barbra, Night of the Living Dead)
Russ Streiner (Johnny, Night of the Living Dead)
Jay Bonansinga (Author, “The Walking Dead”)
Brighton Sharpino (Lizzie, “The Walking Dead”)
Kyla Kenedy (Mika, “The Walking Dead”)
Matt Lintz (Thomas, “Sleepy Hollow,” The Crazies)
Walker Stalker Con is not just a convention. It is a fan meet‐up and an opportunity for each attendee to come away feeling like they’ve had an amazing experience and became part of a greater community of zombie lovers. Walker Stalker Con is three days of events, panels, and experiences that zombie fans won’t find anywhere else!
Walker Stalker Con kicks off on Friday, June 13th at noon. The exhibit floor will be open all three days featuring games, toys, comics, and other memorabilia for true fans of zombie and horror.
This year, Walker Stalker Con will feature The Boondock Saints 15th Anniversary with a Q&A Panel from the cast and a viewing of the film. The full list of guests, schedule, and ticket info (they start as low as $35 for general admission) can be found at WalkerStalkerCon.com, which will be updated daily as more guests and events are announced. Also be sure to “like” Walker Stalker Con on Facebook, and follow Walker Stalker Con on Twitter (@WalkrStalkrCon).
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