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WALKER STALKER CON Brings THE WALKING DEAD To Atlanta For 5th Year

WALKER STALKER CON BRINGS THE WALKING DEAD TO ATLANTA FOR FIFTH YEAR

Stars From Popular Shows Anchor Interactive Convention and Fan Meet-Up Oct. 27-29

Nashville, Tenn. — Zombie enthusiasts and fans of the number-one show on television, The Walking Dead, will have the opportunity to meet their favorite stars at the upcoming Walker Stalker Con at the Georgia World Congress Center, October 27-29. Walker Stalker Con has become an incredibly popular convention, offering something for everyone – from the diehard fan to families, to those with a growing interest in the genre. More than 60 of the most popular actors from shows such as The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Ash vs Evil Dead, Bates Motel, Sons of Anarchy, Lost, The 100, Z Nation and more will speak to the audience, meet fans, pose for photos and sign autographs (see full list).

Attendees can also participate in a range of engaging and unique activities, including:

  • Free panel sessions led by stars from some of television’s most popular shows.
  • Zombies and cosplayers roam the convention floor, making for interactive experiences attendees will never forget.
  • Reality TV star and celebrity tattoo artist, Chris 51 (A&E’s Epic Ink), will be offering his acclaimed artistic talents to attendees on the con floor.
  • Vendors who deal in the comic, entertainment, zombie and other genres and industries.
  • Safe Trick or Treat: Our vendors will be passing out Halloween candy to kids in costume, so bring your bags! More info at www.walkerstalkercon.com/safe-trick-or-treat

One of the most popular elements of the convention is the chance to meet and hear from stars from popular shows. In Atlanta, attendees will be treated to sessions with:

  • THE WALKING DEAD: Andrew Lincoln (“Rick”), Melissa McBride (“Carol”), Danai Gurira (“Michonne”), Norman Reedus (“Daryl”), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“Negan”), Lauren Cohan (“Maggie”), Jon Bernthal (“Shane”), Chandler Riggs (“Carl”), Tom Payne (“Jesus”), Lennie James (“Morgan”), Christian Serratos (“Rosita”), Khary Payton (“King Ezekiel”), Sonequa Martin-Green (“Sasha”), Michael Cudlitz (“Abraham”), Seth Gilliam (“Father Gabriel”), Alanna Masterson (“Tara”), Scott Wilson (“Hershel”), Ross Marquand (“Aaron”), Austin Amelio (“Dwight”), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer) and more!
  • FEAR THE WALKING DEAD: Kim Dickens (“Madison”), Colman Domingo (“Victor”), and Sam Underwood (“Jake”)
  • ASH VS EVIL DEAD: Bruce Campbell (“Ash”), Lee Majors (“Brock”), Ray Santiago (“Pablo”), Dana DeLorenzo (“Kelly”), and Ted Raimi (“Chet”)
  • Z NATION: Keith Allan (“Murphy”), Anastasia Baranova (“Addy”), Russell Hodgkinson (“Doc”), and Nat Zang (“10K”)
  • THE 100: Eliza Taylor (“Clarke Griffin”) and Lindsey Morgan (“Raven Reyes”)
  • BATES MOTEL: Nestor Carbonell (“Sheriff Alex Romero”) and Max Thieriot (Dylan Massett”)
  • SONS OF ANARCHY: Ron Perlman (“Clay”), Ryan Hurst (“Opie”), Tommy Flanagan (“Chibs”), Kim Coates (“Tig”), Mark Boone Jr. (“Bobby”), and Theo Rossi (“Juice”)
  • LOST: Henry Ian Cusick (“Desmond”), Harold Perrineau (“Michael”), Emilie De Ravin (“Claire”), Rebecca Mader (“Charlotte”), and Andrew Divoff (“Mikhail”)
  • THE BOONDOCK SAINTS: Sean Patrick Flanery (“Connor MacManus”) and David Della Rocco (“Rocco”)
  • BACKSTREET BOY: Nick Carter (“Jack” in Dead 7)
  • SAW: Tobin Bell (“Jigsaw”)
  • And MORE!

The full lists of guests are on the Walker Stalker Con Atlanta website.

Walker Stalker Con Atlanta guests may be made available for interviews in the weeks before the event. About Fan Fest Named “one of the fastest-growing companies in America” on the Inc. 5000 List for 2017… Fan Fest is the leading convention and entertainment news brand in North America, with events throughout the world and an audience in the hundreds of millions. Under the Fan Fest umbrella, Heroes & Villains Fan Fest is an event for fans of superheroes and villains, and Walker Stalker Con is for fans of the zombie and horror genres. With exclusive guest appearances at each event and behind-the-scenes access to the latest entertainment news at FanFest.com, Fan Fest gives fans a true one-of-a-kind experience. The full event schedule for Walker Stalker Con Atlanta can be found at http://walkerstalkercon.com/atlanta/schedule

About Fan Fest

Named “one of the fastest-growing companies in America” on the Inc. 5000 List for 2017… Fan Fest is the leading convention and entertainment news brand in North America, with events throughout the world and an audience in the hundreds of millions. Under the Fan Fest umbrella, Heroes & Villains Fan Fest is an event for fans of superheroes and villains, and Walker Stalker Con is for fans of the zombie and horror genres. With exclusive guest appearances at each event and behind-the-scenes access to the latest entertainment news at FanFest.com, Fan Fest gives fans a true one-of-a-kind experience.

The full event schedule for Walker Stalker Con Atlanta can be found at http://walkerstalkercon.com/atlanta/schedule

Walker Stalker Con
October 27-29, 2017
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
Friday: 3:00pm to 8:00pm; VIP Entry at 2:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am to 7:00pm; Sunday: 10:30am-5:00pm; VIP Entry at 9:00am on Sat/Sun
Tickets range from $35 General Admission to $1,600 for the ultimate experience:
http://walkerstalkercon.com/atlanta/tickets

Twitter: @walkrstalkrcon Facebook: Walker Stalker Con Official Hashtag #WSCAtlanta

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