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Follow on Google News | Karl Urban to Attend Denver Comic Con 2016Ever-Present Actor in Pop Culture Touchstones Coming to Denver
By: Denver Comic Con Karl Urban will attend the June 17 – 19, 2016 event at the Colorado Convention Center. Urban is best known for his film work as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy from the J.J. Abrams-directed Star Trek films, Éomer in The Lord of the Rings franchise, Judge Dredd in “Dredd” as well as for his work in the Riddick movies, and on the small screen in “Hercules: “Karl possesses a ton of Geek Cred,” said Denver Comic Con director Christina Angel. “From films to television and sci-fi to fantasy, he’s covered all the bases. Denver Comic Con is privileged to bring him to town.” Urban joins previously announced guests in the 2016 Denver Comic Con lineup, including Stan Lee (Marvel Comics), Carrie Fisher (Star Wars), Ralph Macchio (Karate Kid and The Outsiders), C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders), Jenna Coleman and Alex Kingston (Doctor Who), among many other comic book creators and pop culture celebrities. Denver Comic Con has quickly become one of the most attended pop culture conventions in America. The popularity is due in part because of its robust schedule of programming— celebrities and industry experts talk about their craft and their creations—as well as its family-friendly mission and environment. The largest portion of the show floor, more than 9,000 sq. ft., is dedicated to teens and children with activities designed to engage kids in education through pop culture. For more information and tickets, please visit www.DenverComicCon.com and www.PopCultureClassroom.org. About Pop Culture Classroom Pop Culture Classroom (PCC) is a charitable organization that educates through alternative approaches to literacy, learning, and character development. PCC creates programs for underserved students, schools and communities via comic books, graphic novels, and related media. PCC is the organizer and producer of Denver Comic Con. For more information, visit www.popcultureclassroom.org. About Denver Comic Con Entering its fifth year, Denver Comic Con is Denver’s premiere pop-culture fan experience, covering the worlds of comic books, film, and related media. It is also an extension of and an awareness builder for its parent organization, Pop Culture Classroom. For the latest news and information, visit www.denvercomiccon.com. The Denver Comic Con 2016 presented by Bellco Credit Union is sponsored in association with Breckenridge Brewery, Westword, 106.7 KBPI, KTCL 93.3 and Xfinity. Supported by the Hard Rock Cafe and Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. With contributions from StylinOnline and 1UP Arcade*Bar. End
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