MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Fans of all things pop culture flocked to Minneapolis this weekend for the 4th Annual Twin Cities Con. Thousands turned out over the three-day convention to see celebrities from Hazbin Hotel, Star Wars, Boy Meets World, and more.

John Jackson Miller, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
John Jackson Miller, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...

Author John Jackson Miller was in attendance for the first time and says it is always great to get out and meet his fans.

"Every time I'm surprised by somebody bringing up a copy of something that I haven't seen in years that really spoke to them and that they really enjoyed so I'm very happy to be able to be here and meet the folks here in Minneapolis."

Author Timothy Zahn, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Author Timothy Zahn, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...

Fellow Star Wars Author Timothy Zahn was at the cont for the 3rd time and hosted a panel with John Jackson Miller. Zahn says it is nice to hear stories from fans:

"I'm a face behind books that they've read that they've never seen and it's great to listen to how the books have affected people, what they've enjoyed."

In addition to various panels, people could get autographs, pictures with celebrities, and shop from hundreds of artists and vendors.

Lou Diamond Phillips, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Lou Diamond Phillips, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...

Movie Star Lou Diamond Phillips was there to sign autographs and meet fans. He says it was his first time back in the Twin Cities in 17 years and he always loves to meet his fans:

"I've always said it's very much like a stage door where after we have this experience of sharing a performance together you get to say hello, you get to greet the people who support you, I feel very much that way about conventions it's nice to talk to some people who have memories of me growing up and seen some of my earlier films."

Phillips says fans often ask about him reprising his role of Chavez in Young Guns films and he would do so if the opportunity ever arose:

"I would love to reprise that role, that's one of the most iconic roles I've ever had I love Chavez. I can say it's a possibility, I know that they're working on it, Emilio is certainly committed to it, he wrote the script and would direct the next one so I wish him lots of luck and all his has to do is call and I'll show up."

Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
AM 1240 WJON logo
Get our free mobile app

Over 40 celebrities attended the convention. The only letdown for fans was when WWE  icon Sting had to cancel due to travel complications. Twin Cities Con ran from Friday through Sunday.

Will Friedle, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Will Friedle from the tv show Boy Meets World, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Danielle Fishel, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Danielle Fishel from the tv show Boy Meets World, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Rider Strong, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Rider Strong from the tv show Boy Meets World, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Ian McDiarmid (Emporer Palpatine from Star Wars), PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars), PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars), PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars), PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Danielle Fishel (Topanga from Boy Meets World), PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Danielle Fishel (Topanga from Boy Meets World), PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Ian McDiarmid of Star Wars' panel at 2024 Twin Cities Con, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Ian McDiarmid of Star Wars panel at 2024 Twin Cities Con, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Ian McDiarmid of Star Wars' panel at 2024 Twin Cities Con, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Ian McDiarmid of Star Wars panel at 2024 Twin Cities Con, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
AEW star Deonna Purrazzo, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
AEW star Deonna Purrazzo, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Wes Johnson of Fallout, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Wes Johnson of Fallout, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Voice actor Tom Kenny (Sponge Bob Square Pants) greeting fans, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Voice actor Tom Kenny (Sponge Bob Square Pants) greeting fans, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Voice actor Tom Kenny, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Voice actor Tom Kenny, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Actor/Comedian Brian Posehn (Big Bang Theory) taking a photo with some fans, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Actor/Comedian Brian Posehn (Big Bang Theory) taking a photo with some fans, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Actor/Comedian Brian Posehn (Big Bang Theory), PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Actor/Comedian Brian Posehn (Big Bang Theory), PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Fans in line waiting to see Hayden Christensen of Star Wars, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Fans in line waiting to see Hayden Christensen of Star Wars, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars) signing autographs, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars) signing autographs, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Hayden Christensen signing autographs, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
Hayden Christensen signing autographs, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...
Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
loading...

READ MORE FROM AUTHOR PAUL HABSTRITT:


2024 Minnesota Yacht Club, Day 1

The first-ever Minnesota Yacht Club Festival took place on Harriet Island on July 19th and 20th with a star-studded lineup. Check out all the pictures from the day 1 bands.

Cypress Hill at the Ledge Amphitheater, 2024

Cypress Hill was a late addition to the 2024 Ledge Amphitheater music lineup, but they didn't disappoint.

St. Cloud Antique Auto Club's 2024 Car Show

The St. Cloud Antique Auto Club or Pantowners held its 49th Annual Car Show & Swap meet in 2024. The show had a wide array of classic cars on hand for people to check out.

 

 

More From AM 1240 WJON