FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 7, 2016

LAREDO, TEXAS Returning to the Laredo Energy Arena, the South Texas Collectors Expo (STCE)
presents Laredos very own Comic Con from Saturday, October 8 through Sunday, October 9. The
event runs from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday.
The two-day event will be filled with various vendors, gaming competitions, cosplay contest with
top individual taking home $1,000.00, movie and TV stars, and comic book creators.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 29TH AT 10AM

Special Offer - $5 OFF

(Friday, July 29 Sunday, August 31)
Adult: $25 Two-Day Passes, $15 Single Day Passes
Children (6-12 years of age): $13 Two-Day Passes, $8 Single Day Passes
(Other Fees May Apply)

After Sunday, August 31

Adult: $30 Two-Day Passes, $20 Single Day Passes
Children (6-12 years of age): $18 Two-Day Passes, $13 Single Day Passes
$17 GROUP (10 or more; Single days only)
(Other Fees May Apply)

VIP Two-Day Passes: $90

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE LEA BOX OFFICE, TICKETMASTER.COM OR CHARGE
BY PHONE AT 800-745-3000.
About SMG
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums,
theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across
the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized
global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales,
marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering
company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information, visit www.smgworld.com.

Featured guests this year include the second Black Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Johnny Yong Bosch, the Incredible Hulk television star Lou Ferrigno, comedic actor from
Nickelodeons TV show All That Kel Mitchell and more to be announced as the event approaches.
Lou Ferrigno
In January 2010, Lou Ferrigno signed on with Nestl USA, Inc., as a Spokesperson for what
promises to be a funny and exciting Campaign that will be launching this year. He and his family
are also currently in negotiations with TV Land for a new Reality TV project - The Incredible
Ferrignos which will focus on coaching viewers on how to improve the quality of their physical
and mental health. Who better than Lou Ferrigno to take on this Incredible task. Be sure to stay
tuned for the launch of both projects!
In recent news, Lou was a guest on The Tonight Show hosted by his long-time friend and
colleague, Jay Leno. You can catch a clip of the Interview on YouTube. Lou has also recently been
doing Voice Overs for cartoon characters on The Cartoon Network.
The Summer of 2009 presented a personal challenge for Lou when his long-time friend, Pop
legend Michael Jackson, for whom he was a personal trainer over the past 15 years, suddenly
passed away stunning both Lou and the entire World. In honor of Michael, Lou made over twodozen television appearances, including Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The ABC
Morning Show and Anderson Cooper. In recognition, Lou was credited on the recently released
Michael Jackson movie This Is It.
In 2009, Lou played a wonderful supporting role in the DreamWorks romantic comedy I Love
You, Man which was directed by John Hamburg (Zoolander, Along Came Poly, Meet the Parents,
Meet the Fockers), with a cast that includes Paul Rudd, Jason Segel and Rashida Jones. The DVD
was released just a few months ago, in August, 2009.
Shortly before that Lou also appeared in, and did the voice of The Hulk, in Superhero blockbuster
feature films, The Incredible Hulk, directed by Louis Leterrier, with a cast that included Edward
Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, and Robert Downey Jr. That was, of course, the squeal
to the blockbuster hit feature film Hulk, directed by Ang Lee where Lou, at the request of the
filmmakers, made an honorary Cameo Appearance. He also provides the voice for the UPN
animated series The Incredible Hulk, with a cast that includes Peter Strauss, Mark Hamill, Kathy
Ireland, and Richard Moll.
Lou also enjoyed his Recurring Guest Star role on King of Queens, where he frequently appeared
up through the shows successful 9th Season, on CBS Television Network. Also just prior, Lou
Guest Starred on the ABC Television sitcom My Wife and Kids, became the spokesman for the Sit
About SMG
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums,
theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across
the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized
global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales,
marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering
company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information, visit www.smgworld.com.

Up-Sit Down Home Gym, and was the lead in the debut video for the band "Edgewater" for MTV.
Lou also headed first to Italy where he shot two commercials used in the International market
where he has a huge fan base, and to the East coast to shoot two Longhorn Steakhouse
commercials, one of which was rated as the No. 3 top commercial of the year by "Shoot
Magazine."
Over the past several years Lou completed an extensive physical and academic training program
and became a "Deputy" for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. At the induction ceremony, Los
Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca introduced Lou, who spoke publicly before a packed house of other
Deputy Sheriffs, their families, friends and press who were present to witness the formal "white
glove" event.
In addition, Lou is regularly invited by universities, corporate executives, and numerous other
major event holders to give motivational and inspiring speeches all over the world.
In addition to his film and television career, Lou recently released his autobiography, "My
Incredible Life as the Hulk," which included forwards by both Stan Lee and Ang Lee.
Lou was only 21 when he won his first Mr. Universe title, a Guinness Book record that stands to
this day. More incredible, at age 22 he won again - and to this day remains the only person to win
consecutive titles! Lou carried the world of bodybuilding to new heights and himself to
superstardom with the film documentary, Pumping Iron, which chronicled the fabled exploits of
the youngest and only person to ever become Mr. Universe twice in a row! Exploding onto the
film scene, with his place as a body building legend secured, Lou set out to do the same thing in
film and television. In less than a year after Pumping Iron, Lou was again larger than life and
created a new cult legend as the title character of the hit show The Incredible Hulk. The same
hard work that crafted his six foot five inch, two hundred eighty five pound frame into a piece of
human art, define him as an actor with the uncanny ability to assume characters of mythic
proportions that carry a primal humanity.
Undoubtedly the discipline and resiliency that have made Lou into a bodybuilding icon lend
themselves to his willingness to train as a serious theatrical actor. Lou immersed himself in the
actor's theatrical experience with the help of his acting mentors, Milton Katselas, Howard Fine,
and Hulk co-star Bill Bixby. The results were great theatrical notices in Texas, Canada, and Chicago
(at Drury Lane Theater), for his starring role in "Arsenic and Old Lace," and starring roles in
ambitious stage presentations of "Requiem for a Heavyweight" and "Of Mice and Men" - shows
that toured throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lou's passionate pursuit of excellence has brought
this Brooklyn-born actor more than fame and fortune; it has brought him the joy of fulfilling his
life-long dreams.
Remaining true to his host of fans from the bodybuilding world, Lou starred in the sequel to
About SMG
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums,
theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across
the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized
global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales,
marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering
company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information, visit www.smgworld.com.

Pumping Iron. And, Stand Tall is a film that documents Lou's 1994 comeback in the Masters
Olympia title and his return to bodybuilding after a seventeen year retirement. Lou has starred in
over twenty feature films including Cage and Cage II, All's Fair, Seven Magnificent Gladiators,
and Godson. In two unforgettable performances in Hercules and The Adventures of Hercules, Lou
lived a life-long dream by playing the legendary Greek hero.
All this led to an amazingly successful personal training business that includes such star clientele
as Mickey Rourke, Michael Jackson, and Chuck Norris, and led him to author the book "Lou
Ferrigno's Guide to Personal Power, Bodybuilding and Fitness for Everyone."
Lou continues his regular study of acting and he works out daily, all with the same passion and
vigor that made him a household name and established him as one of the most sought-after
entertainers in the business.
Kel Mitchell
Two-time Emmy Award-nominated Kel Mitchell stars as Double G, an impulsive and
unpredictable billionaire rapper. He becomes a business partner in Babe and Kenzies gaming
company and with their help rediscovers his love for games.
Hailing from the Windy City of Chicago, Ill., Mitchell began his acting career at a young age and
won several awards for his career for the Nickelodeon breakout hits All That and Kenan and
Kel. Recently, Mitchell began doing standup comedy, and is on a nationwide tour preparing for
his one-hour special. Mitchells voiceover credits include voicing Jay Jay on the Nicktoons series
Wild Grinders, and Tiny Pea on the cartoon series VeggieTales. Other acting credits include TRU
TVs Friends of the People, Cartoon Networks Loiter Squad, TV Ones Love That Girl Disneys Liv &
Maddie and the Nickelodeon series Sam & Cat and The Thundermans. Mitchell has written and
directed a faith-based anti-bullying film, and has also directed several music videos.
When he is not acting, writing or directing, Mitchell speaks to youth across the country
encouraging them to follow their dreams. He and his wife, Asia Lee-Mitchell, were recently
honored with an award from the Carson Black Chambers of Commerce for providing a safe
program for kids to show off their creative talents in their dance variety live show, The Back
House Party. Mitchell is also the spokesperson for The Black College Expo, which provides
numerous scholarships for students throughout the year.
Johnny Yong Bosch
About SMG
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums,
theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across
the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized
global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales,
marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering
company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information, visit www.smgworld.com.

Bosch played Adam Parck, the second Black Power Ranger from the universe of the American
television series franchise Power Rangers. He is an American actor, martial artist, voice actor and
musician. After his first major role as the Black Ranger, Bosch landed roles in some martial arts
television and feature films. He provides the English voices for a number of anime productions
and video games, including Vash the Stampede in Trigun, Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, Renton
Thurston in Eureka Seven, Itsuki Koizumi in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lelouch
Lamperouge in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Izaya Orihara in Durarara!!, Yukio Okumura
in Blue Exorcist, and Noby in Doraemon.
Bosch is the front man of the band Eyeshine. He lives in Los Angeles and does most of his voiceover work at Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Animaze, New Generation Pictures, Studiopolis, and on
some occasions travels to Dallas to record shows for Funimation.
The STCE is a fun filled weekend of everything Pop Culture, Anime, Movies, Comic Book and even
some sports. Stay tuned for more guests and features. For all the latest information, please visit
www.STCELaredo.com, Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/collectors.expo and follow us
on Twitter @STCELaredo.
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About SMG
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums,
theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across
the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized
global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales,
marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering
company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information, visit www.smgworld.com.