GalaxyCon Richmond kicked off, with a new twist, the FIRST 4 full day con in GalaxyCon history. If the feedback is good, I can see GalaxyCon going to the 4 day model for all their future events.
The opening ceremony featured stars such as Brian O’Halloran, Kristen McGuire and Carlos Alazraqui, along with members of Richmond’s government. Here is the opening ceremony:
After the opening ceremony, here is a short clip of the rush to get inside the vendor room
There was a media availability with both Brian O’Halloran and Carlos Alazraqui, and Geekykool was able to get short interviews with both actors. Here is the interview with Reno 911 Star Carlos Alazraqui
And here is the interview with Clerks/Mallrats etc star Brian O’halloran, where we touched on his relationship with Director Kevin Smith and he gave some great advice for actors that are starting off in the industry.
Of course what would a con be without Cosplayers. here are some of the looks from day 1 and 2.
One of the highlights of this con was the return of Hollywood Director and Icon John Carpenter. John had to cancel his last visit to Richmond for Nightmare Weekend in October 2024, so seeing him at this show was very well received by all the fans in attendance. John was a pleasant guest who took time to talk to everyone who waited in line to see him. He also picked up a copy of GeekyKool’s very own Ashley Grant’s first Novel “Empty Cargo”
All in all it was a very good first two days, with the main day and most crowded day of Saturday coming up.
