Charlene Tilton will be appearing and signing autographs at the
upcoming Big Apple Comic Book, Toy, Horror & Sci-Fi Expo at the Penn
Plaza Pavilion in NYC on the weekend of March 30-April 2.

Also, legendary horror film director/producer George A. Romero will
be hosting a rare live Q&A session and signing autographs "We are
really excited to have such an important figure in Horror films at
the show," says Michael Carbonaro the promoter of Big Apple
Conventions. America's foremost master of horror, Mr. Romero returns
to his birthplace, NYC, for this 3 day event. One lucky contestant in
the traditional Big Apple costume contest will even win dinner with
the noted director. Mr. Romero is famous for his work on the "LIVING
DEAD" series of movies beginning with "Night of the Living Dead"
(1968) and continuing for 20 years with his famous series up to his
latest creation "Land of the Dead" (2005).

The Big Apple Convention is New York's longest running comic book,
toy, horror and sci-fi event. Thousands of fans are expected to turn
out to meet the celebrities and special guests, shop the dealer room
and enjoy the festivities. Tri-Star Pictures, Monsters HD, Troma
Entertainment and The Learning Annex are among the many well
established companies that will be there.

Over 30 celebrity guests will be appearing all weekend, including
Elvira Mistress of the Dark; Ken Foree (The Devil's Rejects, Dawn of
the Dead); Gary Howard Klar, Gaylen Ross and David Emge (Dawn of the
Dead); Eugene Clark (Land of the Dead) Corin Nemec: (Parker Louis,
Stargate SG-1); Margot Kidder (Superman the Movie); Jerri Manthey:
(Survivor : the Australian Outback); Bill Daily (I Dream of Jeanie);
Karen Lynn Gorney (Saturday Night Fever); Brande Roderick (Baywatch);
Jane Weidlin (Guitarist of the Go-Go's , The Surreal Life); Paul
Orndorff WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler "Mr. Wonderful"; Peter Mayhew
(Chewbacca, Star Wars), Chanel Ryan (FHM Model); Jasmine St. Claire
ECW Wrestling and starring in the upcoming Lion's Gate Film "Dorm
Daze 2".

For Comic Book Fans, critically acclaimed creator Frank Miller (Sin
City, Batman, Robocop) will be interviewing famed artist Neal Adams
(Batman, X-Men). Gene Ha (Superman, X-Men, Batman, Green Lantern)
will be making his first New York Convention appearance. Gahan Wilson
(National Lampoon, the New Yorker, Playboy, Nuts!) will be making his
first New York Convention appearance in decades. Also appearing will
be cutting edge comic creators Phil Jimenez, Bill Tucci, Mark
Texiera, Kyle Baker, Cliff Chiang, Toby Cypress, Rich Buckler, Tommy
Castillo, and dozens more.

Numerous panels, screenings and events will be taking place
throughout the weekend: Troma Entertainment will host "How to Make an
Independent Film", Tri-Star pictures will screen the trailer for it's
video game inspired film "Silent Hill" starring Radha Mitchell,
Laurie Holden, Sean Bean and Debra Kara Unger.

Additional events will include the Saturday costume contest hosted by
Captain Zorikh with great prizes and surprises. Promotional posters,
t-Shirts, comic books and memorabilia will be given away throughout
the weekend. With more guests, panels and events to be announced this
is sure to be an event which will be talked about for years to come!
For updates, ticket and dealer information and more go to
www.bigapplecon.com .

Friday 1pm – 8pm, Sat. & Sun 10am – 7pm
The Penn Plaza Pavilion: 401 7th Ave. at 33rd St. (across the street
from Madison Square Garden)
Tickets are available at the door for $15 per day or $40 for a 3 day
pass. Advance tickets are available at www.bigapplecon.com and
through ticketmaster.

Big Apple Conventions Contact: Brian Schutzer
704 76th Street J.B. Grant
North Bergen, NJ 07047 Phone: 201-861-1414
www.bigapplecon.com Fax: 201-861-1154
bigapplecon@...