San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The weekend entertainment and pop culture fans have long waited for is finally here, as the 17th annual Puerto Rico Comic Con, the Caribbean region’s main entertainment event, gets underway. The event continues to elevate its value proposition for fans with a robust agenda that includes the participation of international and local artists and industry professionals, as well as other offerings.
"We remain committed to providing a unique entertainment experience, addressing the tastes of our audience, which covers the range from children to their grandparents. This year’s entertainment value proposition is our most varied and complete yet, thus strengthening our show as a world-class event," said Ricardo Carrión, executive producer of Puerto Rico Comic Con.
Carrión also noted that, as in previous years, Puerto Rico Comic Con will showcase the latest from various branches of the entertainment world, including movies, TV series, comic books, videogames, animation, art, cosplay and more. The event is also an important promotional and professional platform for independent Puerto Rican artists and content creators.
"Pleasing our fans is a priority, so this year's event will integrate new dimensions, all designed to give geeks of all ages an experience like no other," said Carrión.
Among the special guests that will take part in Puerto Rico Comic Con 2019:
- Robin Lord Taylor, best known for his role as The Penguin in the “Gotham” television series
- Zazie Beetz, who played Domino in “Deadpool 2” and will also star in the upcoming “Joker” film
- WWE® superstar, Bray Wyatt®
- International cosplayer Yaya Han
- Lucie Pohl, voice actor in the “Overwatch” videogame franchise
- John DiMaggio, voice actor is TV series including “Futurama” and “Adventure Time”
- Dan Parent, of the “Archie” comics
- Young adult authors Becky Albertalli (“Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda”) and Kendare Blake (“Three Dark Crowns”). Both Q&A panels will be via live video chat
- TiA & Kohei, Japanese musical performers
In addition to meeting and interacting with their favorite celebrities, fans go to Puerto Rico Comic Con to enjoy lectures, talks, workshops, guest panels, strategy card game tournaments, the latest in video games; music; film and movie trailer screenings; collectibles, movies, TV, videogames, anime and more; as well as an impressive showcase of cosplayers.
Since 2002, Puerto Rico Comic Con has stood out as the main and most important entertainment event in the region. The show is held from May 17 to 19 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. For tickets: www.ticketpop.com and/or Ticketpop outlets at Amigo supermarkets, Walmart and The Mall of San Juan. For more information, follow @PRComicCon on social networks and/or visit www.prcomiccon.com.
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