There’s a new multi-genre convention making its debut this year that our Chicagoland FDTC fans are sure to get excited about, and being held at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, IL, June 25-27, 2010!

The show, known as CYPHAN, is the Midwest’s very own Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror convention for costumers, collectors, gamers and anyone that likes the genre and wants to have a good time! You’ll find exciting celebrity guests, great parties, and interactive events that other cons simply don’t have.

Featured guests this year:

Jewel Staite – “Kaylee” Firefly/Serenity and “Dr. Jennifer Keller” SG-Atlantis
Nicki Clyne – “Cally” Battlestar Galactica
Betsy Palmer (rare appearance) - “Pamela Voorhees” Friday the 13th (30 year reunion!)
Adrienne King – “Alice Hardy” Friday the 13th (30 year reunion!)
Ari Lehman – “Jason” Friday the 13th (30 year reunion)
Stephen Geoffreys – “Evil Ed” Fright Night

Aside from some great celebrity guests, CYPHAN will feature gaming rooms, costume contests, seminars and workshops, and even a Saturday night open bar party with Jewel Staite!

For more info on the show, as well as to purchase tickets, you can visit CYPHAN’s official site at  http://www.cyphan.com.

- Mr. Chainsaw