Women of Sci-Fi at Sci-Fi Expo

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Published on Friday, 07 January 2011 19:06

Written by Lynne Shannon

Presented by C2 Ventures, this year’s Sci-Fi Expo is being held January 29 - 30, 2010 in the Plano Convention Centre (2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway) in Plano, Texas -- north of Dallas.

C2 Ventures is a partnership of long-time Star Wars fans Ben Stevens and Philip Wise. Since 2001, C2 Ventures has been the most trusted name in Star Wars autographs, providing more authentic autographs to fans than any other provider worldwide. They presented the massive autograph program at the official STAR WARS Celebration II in 2002, Celebration III in 2005, Celebration IV in 2007, and Celebration Japan in 2008.

C2 Ventures continues to work closely with more than 100 celebrities from the Stars Wars Universe, including Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Carrie Fisher, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels and Samuel L. Jackson, to provide or produce special appearances at conventions and retail stores, authentic autograph signings on your product or our licensed photos, special events, exclusives, and more.

And this year, for only the second time in its history, the special feature is “Women of Sci-Fi.” The actresses will discuss their careers and answer questions from the audience, as well as be on hand for autograph and photo ops.

Some of the stars making an appearance includes:

• Morena Baccarin (Anna in TV’s V; Stargate, Firefly/Serenity)
• Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, Bionic Woman)
• Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica)
• Alaina Huffman (Stargate Universe)

Besides these contemporary personalities, they’ll be joined by the following veteran sci-fi divas:

• Nichelle Nichols (Uhura, Star Trek TOS)
• Erin Gray (Wilma, Buck Rogers)
• Yvonne Craig (Batgirl, Batman TV)
• Anne Lockhart (Sheba, Battlestar Galactica TOS)

Craig, a Dallas native, rarely appears at conventions these days. But she was happy to make an exception when invited by Ben Stevens because she considers him not only a personal friend but also a really good convention promoter.

Said Craig from her home in California, “I seldom do these shows anymore, but Ben’s shows are always good. The shows are so well organized and he always has a great line-up of guests who are intelligent and fan friendly, and I really enjoy myself when I’m there.”

Also expected is Nick Gillard, stunt coordinator for the original Star Wars movie trilogy. Mr. Gillard also did stunt work for the Alien Queen in Aliens.

Graphic Artists Russell Walks and Lawrence Reynolds also will be displaying their artwork at the event.

In addition, Expo attendees will have the chance to add to their collections of classic toys, t-shirts and other memorabilia in the Exhibitor Hall.

During this winter’s cranky weather, this is a great way to spend a weekend indoors.

For more information, visit www.scifiexpo.com.

Sci-Fi Expo
Jan. 29-30, 2011
Plano Convention Centre
2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas
972-941-5840
www.planocentre.com

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