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by Andrew Benjamin

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, Queens’ biggest convention is back. Wintercon makes its return on Dec. 2 and 3 for two days of sci-fi fun at Resorts World New York City. Whenever it’s held, the convention brings a number of special guests and cast reunions to the South Ozone Park venue, and this year Is no

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The big reunions at the con feature cast members from the sci-fi comedy classic film “Galaxy Quest” from 1999, as well as the popular sci-fi TV show “Farscape,” which ran for four seasons from 1999 to 2003.

The cast members from “Galaxy Quest” who will be appearing include Missi Pyle, Jed Rees, Patrick Breen and Daryl Mitchell. For “Farscape,” cast members Claudia Black, Ben Browder, Gigi Edgley and creator Rockne S. O’Bannon will be on hand.

Frank Patz, who runs Wintercon, said “Galaxy Quest” “is a great movie,” adding, “It’s right up our alley. It’s something really near and dear to the nerds.”

When asked about “Farscape,” Patz said, “It is one of the best sci-fi shows in the Syfy Channel’s history. It’s a highly acclaimed show.” Reunions, Patz said, are among the attractions that have made Wintercon stand out.

“A lot of conventions will have one actor from this show, one actor from that show,” he explained. “We like to do reunions. They’re all there and they all start talking about their experiences. You get a point of view from everyone.”

One of the other shows that will be represented is the weird, sci-fi cult-classic “Lexx.” It was a 1997 Canadian production that garnered a following much later on.

“’Lexx’ is a fan favorite as well,” Patz said. “It was a weird, awesome sci-fi show. It’s very rare to see these actors ... People are flying from all over the world for them.” continued on page 29

Two of the cast members are flying in from Germany and Wintercon marks star Eva Haberman’s first appearance in the United States.