Helen Hunt Coming to Motor City Comic Con and Movie Event at Emagine Novi!
Photo Courtesy of Motor City Comic Con.
Motor City Comic Con (MC3), Michigan’s largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention since 1989 has announced Helen Hunt will be appearing at the convention for one day only, Saturday May 18th from 10am-7pm at the Suburban Collection Showplace. In addition, they have partnered with Emagine Entertainment to host a special event of the 1996 movie, Twister at Emagine Novi on Saturday, May 18th at 8pm. Helen Hunt will make a special guest appearance and host a Q&A panel discussion where each attendee will also receive an exclusive movie poster and a free ticket to attend the screening of Twister, following the panel. Tickets to attend Motor City Comic Con and the special Q&A movie event can be purchased now at www.MotorCityComicCon.com.
The 1990’s led to incredible success for Helen Hunt.
From 1992-1999 she starred in the sitcom Mad About You, alongside co-star Paul Reiser, where she won four Emmy Awards for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also starred in the film Twister alongside Bill Paxton, which released in 1996 and then she went on to win an Academy Award for Best Actress in the 1997 film, As Good As It Gets. She continues to act and expanded her accolades to include film director with her directorial debut of the movie, Then She Found Me.
Helen Hunt will be on-site at the Suburban Collection Showplace
on Saturday May 18 signing autographs, taking photos, and meeting with Motor City Comic Con guests from 10:00am-7:00pm. Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan. Following her convention appearance, she will host the Twister Q&A panel and movie event at Emagine Novi. In Twister, Bill (Bill Paxton) and Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) are advance storm chasers on the brink of divorce, and they must join to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the crosshairs of extremely violent tornadoes. Twister was the second highest grossing movie in 1996.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.MotorCityComicCon.com.
HELEN HUNT PACKAGES:
Standard Package ($40): Includes Exclusive Movie Poster, Pre-Movie Q&A Panel and Free Admission to see a special showing of Twister at Emagine Novi.
Silver Package ($115): Includes One (1) Autograph (redeemed during convention show hours on Saturday, May 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace), Exclusive Movie Poster, Pre-Movie Q&A Panel and Free Admission to see a special showing of Twister at Emagine Novi.
Gold Package ($220): Includes One (1) Autograph and One (1) Professional Photo Opportunity (redeemed during convention show hours on Saturday, May 18, at Suburban Collection Showplace), Exclusive Movie Poster, Pre-Movie Q&A Panel and Free Admission to see a special showing of Twister at Emagine Novi.
Motor City Comic Con, one of the largest and longest running conventions in the Midwest, takes place yearly in both the Spring and the Fall at the Suburban Collection Showplace. The spring convention will take place May 17-19, 2024, and will feature some of the largest actors from television, movies, and streaming platforms, along with the most creative artists, writers, and comic book creators in the industry.
Throughout the three-day weekend celebrity and comic guests participate in autographs and photo opportunities with attendees, for additional fees. Some celebrities will have presales for autographs and photo ops, along with tickets to the overall convention available on the website while some celebrities will have those opportunities available on site at the convention. Attendees can also participate in various panel discussions, attractions, events, and explore various exhibitors. Artists, writers, and illustrators will also be featured throughout Artist Alley over the three-day convention.
In addition, there will be crafters that will have extraordinary gifts, crafts, and replicas available, and some of the largest comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country that offer a variety of merchandise including comics, toys, art, unique jewelry, clothing, memorabilia and much more! Fans can also expect all the traditional favorites such as Cosplay Contests and kid-friendly activities, along with many more events and activities.
Helen Hunt will be joining other celebrity guests at the Suburban Collection Showplace
including many television and movie stars like George Wendt and John Ratzenberger from Cheers, Cobie Smulder from How I Met Your Mother, Katey Sagal from Married with Children and Sons of Anarchy, Bruce Greenwood from The Resident, Jennifer Morrison from House, Sofia Boutella and Charlie Hunnam from Rebel Moon, Ron Perlman from Sons of Anarchy, Hayden Panettiere from Heroes, Christian Keyes from The Boys, Amy Jo Johnson from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, The Mandalorian cast members, Paul Sun-Hyng Lee, Katee Sackhoff, Simon Kassianides, and Giancarlo Esposito, and Star Trek cast members William Shatner, Gates McFadden, and Denise Crosby, just to name a few.
Motor City Comic Con Prices & Packages
All tickets and wristbands can be purchased online at www.MotorCityComicCon.com
*Additional processing fees will apply at checkout.
Wristbands
Motor City Comic Con has an additional convenience feature for guests who want to bypass the event entry ticket lines and get into the convention faster, by having their MC3 wristband shipped or picked up in advance. For a $15 shipping fee, wristbands can be delivered in the weeks leading up to the convention, anywhere within the continental U.S. The deadline for the shipping option is Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 11:59pm EST. MC3 wristbands are also available for early pick up, free of charge. Pick up along with purchasing wristbands will be available at the box office at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Monday, May 13-Thursday, May 16 from 12pm-8pm, each day.
Adult admission tickets (ages 13 and up):
Friday pass
$30* – online purchase
$40 – at the door (if available)
Saturday pass
$45* – online purchase
$50 – at the door (if available)
Sunday pass
$40* – online purchase
$45 – at the door (if available)
Adult Weekend Pass
$90* – online purchase
$95 – at the door (if available)
VIP Fan Pass (details below)
$249*- online purchase
$259** – at the door (if available)
VIP Fan Pass: Package Includes:
Weekend Pass: May 17 – 19, 2024
VIP Badge
Exclusive MC3 Bag
VIP Seating in Panels (Excludes Paid Events)
VIP Fast Pass for Autographs & Photo Op LINES
Exclusive MC3 Lanyard
$25 Gift Certificate to the MC3 Merch Booth
(All Autographs and photo ops sold separately)
*Additional processing fees will apply
**Limited VIPs available. Admission and VIPs not guaranteed for purchase at the door if sold out prior to the show.
Children admission tickets (ages 6-12)
Kids 5 and under are FREE all weekend with a paid adult
Friday and Saturday: Child pass (ages 6-12)
$10* each day – online purchase
$20 each day – at the door (if available)
Child Weekend pass (ages 6-12)
$20* – online purchase
$30 – at the door (if available)
Sunday is Kid’s Day, all children under 12 are FREE with a paid adult
*Additional processing fees will apply
Motor City Comic Con will be taking place Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19, 2024
At the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan.
Friday, May 17, 2024 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, May 19, 2024 – 10:00am – 5:00pm
For more details on upcoming guests, programming, limited VIP packages, photo opportunities and more, visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com.
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ABOUT MOTOR CITY COMIC CON:
Michigan’s largest pop-culture event since 1989, Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country, offering a vast variety of pop-culture merchandise, including comics, art, t-shirts, movie memorabilia, posters and more. Over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists are featured at Motor City Comic Con each year, as well as actors from the television and movie industry. Motor City Comic Con offers fun for kids young and old. For more information, visit http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com
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