Changes Announced For This Weekend's OC-Con

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Due to the weather forecast that calls for heavy rain to soak New Jersey on Saturday, the Superhero Obstacle Course Dash that is part of this weekend’s OC-Con will move from the beach outside the Music Pier to the Ocean City Civic Center (just off the boardwalk at Sixth Street), Ocean City officials announced on Thursday. The run is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1.

In another change announced on Thursday, the exclusive Q&A sessions with OC-Con special guests Billy Dee Williams and Seth Gilliam will be open to all general admission ticketholders for the comics and memorabilia festival on April 1 and 2 on the Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace).

Williams starred as Lando Calrissian in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” in the “Star Wars” trilogy. His career in film, television, music and art spans five decades. His career took off in the 1970s with memorable roles in “Mahogany,” “Lady Sings the Blues” and “Brian’s Song.” He will appear at OC-Con on Saturday, April 1, noon-12:45 p.m.

Gilliam most recently appeared as Father Gabriel Stokes in AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” but may be better known for his roles as Aaron Dexter on “The Cosby Show” and as Ellis Carter on HBO’s acclaimed series “The Wire.” He will be at OC-Con on Sunday, April 2, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

There are also various exhibits and panel discussions, including:
· Paris Cullins of DC & Marvel Comics
· Rusty Gilligan of Marvel, Heavy Metal and Upper Deck
· Bob Petrecca of DC & Marvel Comics and Upper Deck
· Eric Cooper, author of the Sci-Fi/Superhero “Knight Seeker” book series
· Garland Holloman, South Jersey’s “Best Graphic Artist” title winner
· Philip McNulty of “Man O War,” “SmodCo Cartoon Show,” and “X-Men”
· Don J. Morgan, publisher of the “Films vs. Movies” webcomic
· Tom Schloendorn, a freelance inker for Imperium Comics

Adult admission to the convention is $10 per day or $15 for both days. Children (12 and under) are $5 per day or $8 for both days.

Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609-399-6111, or stop by the City Hall Welcome Center (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue) or the Roy Gillian Welcome Center on the Route 52 causeway. Tickets also will be available at the Ocean City Music Pier on the day of the event.

Run registration fee is $15 and includes admission to the show and a T-shirt. The fee for 12-and-unders is $10 and includes the Obstacle Dash as well as admission and a T-shirt. Register online.

For complete information on all of OC-Con, visit ocnjcon.com.

Attached images of Seth Gilliam and Billy Dee Williams were provided.