Montreal Comiccon sets phasers to stun with Star Trek celebration

Star Trek fans will get to see Montreal's own Captain Kirkreunite with Lieut.Uhuraas part of Comiccon's ode tothe beloved Sci-Fiseriesin its eighth edition from July 8 to 10 at the Palais des congrs.

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The newly released lineup for this year's'con includes Star Trek'sWilliam ShatnerandNichelle Nichols,Run DMC's Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air's Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks), Star Trek:Voyager's Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway), Star Wars' Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Silver Age comic icon Neal Adams.

The three-day event includes celebrity Q&As, panels and workshops. Organizers expect their biggest year yet with60,000 attendees.

Seasoned Comiccon-goer and owner of Crossover Comics George Salvador Mallari-Leeadvises people to get their tickets early to save money and time and check timetables before heading to the event.

"A lot of cosplayers will be there mostly on Saturday, to be seen," Salvador Mallari-Lee said.

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He said Sunday was the day for out-of-towners looking for a deal on collectibles.