Two More "Twilight" Stars Join 2009 Fan Conference

The nation's No. 1 motion picture will come to life in Dallas next summer, as five stars of the film "Twilight" have now confirmed their attendance at the US's largest fan convention dedicated to the Stephenie Meyer's series of books by the same name. Peter Facinelli - starring as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the fall blockbuster; and Jackson Rathbone - who portrays Jasper Hale- will join Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen) and Mike Welch (Mike Newton) at TwiCon '09 -- which will be held July 30 - Aug. 2, 2009 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel and Convention Center.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 26, 2008 -- The nation's No. 1 motion picture will come to life in Dallas next summer, as five stars of the film "Twilight" have now confirmed their attendance at the U.S.'s largest fan convention dedicated to the Stephenie Meyer's series of books by the same name.

Peter Facinelli - starring as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the fall blockbuster; and Jackson Rathbone - who portrays Jasper Hale- will join Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen) and Mike Welch (Mike Newton) at TwiCon '09 -- which will be held July 30 - Aug. 2, 2009 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel and Convention Center. TwiCon managing partner Becky Scoggins said that more cast members are expected to be added in the future.

Organizers of TwiCon have also announced that 250 of the more than 2,500 registrants expected to attend may participate in an exclusive meet and greet with the special guests. These coveted spots are available to those who have fully paid their $255 fee for the four-day convention.

Other recent announcements about TwiCon:

•    The Mitch Hansen Band, which recently released a new album, will be a headlining artist at the convention. To celebrate its inclusion in TwiCon, the band and its record label, Harper Music, are sponsoring a Dazzling and Twilight-filled contest with multiple winners of the new Mitch Hansen Band CD and a Grand Prize Winner who will find themselves at the TwiCon event receiving the VIP treatment of a lifetime. More details regarding the album release and contest details are available at www.twilightmusicanddownloads.com.

•    Retailer Manic Panic™ is the latest sponsor to join the TwiCon bill. Manic Panic™ will distribute free goodies to attendees at the conference and host an exclusive Manic Panic™

Makeover Room, where fans can be dyed and made up by licensed cosmetologists and walk out ready for a punky night at TwiCon.

•    Single tickets are now available for TwiCon 2009's premiere event, the Volturi Masque Ball! Fans who are unable to attend the full conference or wish to attend as an escort for a full registrant can pay $99 for the Ball-only ticket. A ticket to the ball is included in the full conference registration fee.

•    Two holiday incentives have been announced:

o    Registrants who pay for their full-conference registration between Nov. 21 and Dec. 15 will receive a free TwiCon T-shirt - which is guaranteed to arrive by Dec. 24. Promotional shirts are in size L only.

o    Registrants who sign up together in pairs or groups between Nov. 21 and Dec. 15 will receive a $40 discount toward their hotel room bill at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. See www.TwiCon.org for details.

•    Finally, TwiCon fans may purchase their own collectible official conference T-shirt for $15.99 plus shipping! Visit www.TwiCon.org and follow the link to buy your shirt.

Organizers of TwiCon previously announced that a slew of stars appearing in the "Twilight" movie now in theaters will attend the convention and will join series expert Bailey (NoMoreMarbles); bands Twilight Music Girls and The Bella Cullen Project; Kaleb the Twilight Guy; and parody group The Evil Igaunas as special guests at the fan fest. Additional appearance announcements regarding the cast will be made at www.TwiCon.org throughout the coming months.

TwiCon 2009 is the premiere unofficial conference celebrating Stephenie Meyer and the Twilight saga. The event is expected to feature a Twilight movie screening, live Twilight inspired band performances, the Volturi Masque Ball, opportunities to meet Twilight cast, dozens of breakout sessions, panels, workshops and more, as well as a Vendor Hall where dozens of vendors will offer items and collectibles inspired by the Twilight books and movie. The event also will feature an Artists' Alley fan exhibition of handmade art and goods. With "New Moon", the sequal to "Twilight" and the second book in the series, slated to begin filming soon TwiCon anticipates a surge of interest from fans and media alike.

All-inclusive tickets for the convention are $255 and available at www.TwiCon.org. Those interested in participating as a vendor at the event may purchase their booth space for $750 through the www.TwiCon.org website.

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