ORLANDO, Fla. — Fans of comics, sci-fi, and more are filling the halls of the Orange County Convention Center.
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Thursday marked the first day of MegaCon Orlando.
The 4-day event is one of North America’s largest fan conventions.
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Last year, more than 140,000 people checked out exhibits on movies, TV, gaming and anime.
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Tom Hiddleston, Ewan McGregor, Susan Sarandon and Ke Huy Quan are among the many celebrities scheduled to take part in this year’s event.
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MegaCon Orlando runs through Sunday. Feb 4.
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