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Meet Actor-Filmmaker Jennifer Blanc at Retro Con 2026!
Also joining Michael Biehn at Retro Con 2026 is his talented wife: Actor and filmmaker Jennifer Blanc!
Jennifer has built an impressive career across film and television, appearing in fan-favorite shows like Dark Angel, Party of Five, and Married… with Children. Genre fans may know her from films such as The Victim, Among Friends, The Divide, Everly, and The Night Visitor, while comedy fans may remember her appearance on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
In addition to her work in front of the camera, Jennifer has become a driving force behind the scenes as well. Together with husband Michael Biehn, she co-founded Blanc/Biehn Productions, producing a number of independent films including The Victim, Among Friends, Altered Perception, She Rises, and The Night Visitor 2.
From cult sci-fi television to indie horror filmmaking, Jennifer has become a familiar face across multiple genres, and you can meet her in person at Retro Con 2026!
Meet Actor Michael Biehn at Retro Con 2026!
Stay frosty and join us in welcoming Michael Biehn to Retro Con 2026, September 12th & 13th in Oaks, PA!
“Come with me if you want to live.” Michael Biehn first became a genre icon as Tech-Com Sergeant Kyle Reese in The Terminator (1984). As the battle-hardened soldier sent back in time to protect Sarah Connor from an unstoppable killing machine, Biehn brought grit, heart, and vulnerability to the role, turning what could have been a typical action hero into one of sci-fi’s most memorable protectors.
“Somebody wake up Hicks…” Michael later cemented his sci-fi icon status when he took on the role of Corporal Dwayne Hicks in the megahit sequel ‘Aliens’ in 1986! As a member of the Colonial Marines sent to investigate the lost colony on LV-426, Hicks quickly proves himself to be one of the unit’s most capable soldiers when the routine “bug hunt” they’re on turns sideways.
Michael also delivered a powerful performance as the deadly gunslinger Johnny Ringo in the classic 1993 western ‘Tombstone’. His intense rivalry with Doc Holliday builds toward one of the film’s most memorable confrontations, making Ringo one of the standout villains in a movie filled with legendary performances.
In addition to these iconic roles, fans will recognize Michael Biehn from many other films including The Abyss, Navy SEALs, and The Rock, plus an appearance on the hit Star Wars series The Mandalorian. He also continues to connect with fans through his podcast called “Just Foolin’ About with Michael Biehn”, where he shares stories from his career, and hosts conversations about film and pop culture with his peers from the industry.
Don’t miss your chance to meet Michael Biehn at Retro Con 2026 for autographs, photos, and stories from some of the most iconic films of the 1980s and 1990s! “Outstanding. Now all we need is a deck of cards…”
Meet Voice Actor Billy West at Retro Con 2026!
GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE!
The legendary Billy West is officially heading to Retro Con 2026, September 12th & 13th in Oaks, PA! We’re thrilled to welcome one of the most versatile and prolific voice actors in history!
Billy’s work on Futurama is a masterclass in range, as he provides the voices for a huge portion of the Planet Express crew. He carries the heart of the show as the lazy time-displaced Philip J. Fry, as well as the genius/dangerous Professor Farnsworth, the inept but lovable Dr. Zoidberg, and the “distinguished” Zapp Brannigan. The show has called several networks its home since premiering in 1999, most recently Hulu where a new season will premiere this year!
Before he headed to the future, Billy was a cornerstone of the 90’s Nicktoons revolution! On The Ren & Stimpy Show, he brought “happy-happy, joy-joy” enthusiasm to our screens, voicing the dim-witted but lovable Stimpy J. Cat, and later the high-strung and temperamental Ren Höek. Fans will never forget the hilarity of Ren screaming “STIMPY, YOU EEDIOT!!” or the surreal adventures and visuals that pushed the boundaries of kids animation at the time.
Billy also provided the original heart and soul of Nickelodeon’s ‘Doug’, as both Doug Funnie and his rival Roger Klotz. This duality showcased his incredible ability to play both the relatable hero and the neighborhood bully in the same scene, making the show a timeless staple of 90’s nostalgia.
Billy also took on the mantle of animation royalty when he stepped into the role of the world’s most famous rabbit for the 1996 blockbuster Space Jam! Providing the voices for both Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, he helped lead the Tune Squad to victory against the fearsome Monstars.
Other roles you may have heard Billy in include “Red” in the M&M candy commercials, Buzz the Honey-Nut Cheerios bee, Slimer from ‘Extreme Ghostbusters’, Shaggy in ‘Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island’, Pidge on ‘Voltron: The Third Dimension’, Kraab on the original ‘Ben 10’, and literally hundreds more!
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet a true icon of the industry in person!
Meet Nicholas Hammond at Retro Con 2026!
Get ready, true believers… Spider-Man himself is swinging his way into town! We’re thrilled to welcome actor Nicholas Hammond to Retro Con 2026, September 12th & 13th in Oaks, PA!!
Nicholas belongs to one of the most exclusive clubs in pop culture history- he’s one of only a handful of actors to ever portray Spider-Man and Peter Parker in live-action! He starred as the famous web-slinger in the 1977 cult classic ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ TV series- long before CGI, cinematic universes, and multiverse madness. The show delivered charismatic actors, rooftop stunts, practical web-swinging effects, grounded villains, and that unmistakable 1970’s New York atmosphere. His legacy as Spider-Man still resonates today, celebrated with a recent Marvel Legends figure from Hasbro, as well as an instantly sold-out high-end figure from Hot Toys. (We’re still reeling from missing that one…)
And long before climbing walls, Nicholas hiked the Austrian Alps as eldest son Friedrich von Trapp in the timeless 1965 musical ‘The Sound of Music’! From disciplined cadet, to singing joyful harmonies for “Do-Re-Mi,” he helped bring one of the most beloved movie families of all time to life in a film that continues to capture hearts to this day.
Classic TV fans may also remember Nicholas as Doug Simpson on ‘The Brady Bunch’, aka the “big man on campus” who asks Marcia Brady out on a date- but coldly bails on it after she gets hit in the nose by the most infamous football throw in sitcom history.
And in a scene-stealing role, Nicholas appeared as exuberant movie director Sam Wanamaker in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ (2019). Proving that legends never go out of style- they just get cooler! “Think less hippie, more… Hells Angel! Vroom! Vroom-Vroom!!”
Nicholas Hammond’s career has spanned six decades of pop culture history, and now he’s bringing those stories to Retro Con 2026! Nicholas is coming to the show all the way from Sydney Australia, so don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet him!
Meet Keith Coogan at Retro Con 2025!
“We’re with you! ROCK AND ROLLLL!!”
Please welcome Keith Coogan as a late guest addition for Retro Con 2025!!
Keith Coogan was a staple of retro culture! He was in such popular movies as the 1987 classic Adventures in Babysitting, and the 1991 classic Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead! He also starred in the 90’s cult action flick Toy Soldiers, and had numerous tv appearances such shows as CHiPs and Knight Rider! He also voiced young Tod in the 1981 animated classic The Fox and the Hound!
Catch Keith in the guest section at the show!
“Dishes are done, man.”
Meet Star Wars actor John Morton at Retro Con 2025!
“Stand by, Dak!”
We have a late guest addition for the show… actor John Morton will be joining us at Retro Con this weekend!
John has some serious sci-fi cred. He played snowspeeder pilot Dak Ralter in The Empire Strikes Back, as well as playing Boba Fett in the scene where Han Solo is being tortured by Darth Vader and his minion. “He’s no good to me dead…”
He also has appearances in such iconic sci-fi classics as 1980’s Flash Gordon, and 1981’s Superman II!
Catch John in the guest section at the show!
Pro Photo Preorders Now Available!
PRO PHOTO OPS for Retro Con 2025 are now available for preorder! More info and pre-purchase links can be found here:
https://captureticketing.com/events/173
We have photo options for the CHiPs cast, Dirk Benedict, Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, Joey Cramer, Austin St. John, and Bruce Boxleitner!
Our pro photos are once again being handled by Fandom Photo Ops, and their stand will located in the very back-right of the show floor. If you have any questions about photo ops, they should be directed to their email address listed in the above link.
If you’d rather not pre-order, you can also buy your pro photos directly at Fandom Photo Ops’ booth either day! It will cash-only at the show, however.
Pro photo purchase does not include show admission to Retro Con itself. So you can either buy a weekend ticket for the show, or simply buy at the door on your day of choice.
The photo op schedule will go up about a week before showtime. Keep watching our website, socials, and the Fandom Photo Ops website!
All of our guests will be doing table photos as well (taken on your own phone or camera), which can be purchased right at their respective booths at the show.
Meet Dirk Benedict at Retro Con 2025!
The man with the cigar is coming back… please welcome the one and only Dirk Benedict to Retro Con 2025, September 6th & 7th in Oaks, Pennsylvania!
Dirk has two iconic roles in the retro realm.
He played charming rogue Lieutenant Starbuck on the popular 1978 sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica! Colonial Warrior and Viper pilot, Starbuck was one of the most popular characters on the show. He was featured in every episode of the original show, as well as a stand-out episode of Galactica 1980 where he teamed up with a Cylon (nicknamed “Cy”) while stranded on a distant planet.
And of course Dirk played smooth-talking hustler Templeton Peck, better known as “Face”, on the long-running 80’s TV phenomenon The A-Team! The most averse to violence, and often the most sensible one of the group, Face preferred to serve as the team’s con-man to procure needed intel and supplies during their missions. Often while driving around in his fancy white and red Corvette convertible!
You may have also seen Dirk in movies such as 1973’s ‘Sssssss’, Scavenger Hunt (1979), and Body Slam (1986)!
Dirk doesn’t get to many shows in the area, so don’t miss your chance to meet the man himself at Retro Con 2025!!
A huge Thank You to RetroDaze, whose generous donation made this guest addition possible! Check out their newest endeavor: The Cryptid Corps!
Meet the CHiPs Cast at Retro Con 2025!
Don’t miss the CHiPs reunion at Retro Con 2025!! Erik Estrada, Robert Pine, and Larry Wilcox (aka, Ponch, Sarge, and Jon) will all be in attendance!
Autographs/Table Photos/Pro Photos available both days, a Q&A panel on Sunday, and two independent events as well! Pro Photo pre-purchase links will go up about three weeks before showtime.
For info on the extra events, head to:
Robert Pine joins our CHiPs Reunion at Retro Con 2025!
Look alive, the Sarge is coming to town! Just added to our CHiPs reunion at Retro Con 2025 is esteemed actor Robert Pine!
Robert is best known for playing Ponch and Jon’s no-nonsense supervisor Sgt. Joe Getraer on the late 70’s/early 80’s television staple CHiPs! He played “Sarge” in all 6 seasons of the original show, and would reprise the character in the late 90’s tv movie CHiPs ’99, now as CHP Commissioner. While often appearing strict on his officers, particularly the impulsive Ponch, he was also shown to be a caring and supportive leader, and displayed clear concern when they were in trouble.
Robert has appeared in too many tv shows and movies to list, but some notables include Independence Day, Empire of the Ants, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, Quantum Leap, MacGyver, Magnum PI, ALF, Knight Rider, The Love Boat, Gunsmoke, Lost in Space, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, the Office, Castle, Parks and Recreation, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and numerous Hallmark channel originals!
The CHP’s finest are looking forward to meeting you! Robert Pine joins his CHiPs co-stars Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox at Retro Con, September 6th & 7th at the Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks, PA! Autographs, tables photos, and pro photos (with all three actors) will all be available! The trio will also be having a Q&A panel on Sunday!
And lastly, the CHiPs cast’s representative at the show (Jodi Ritzen) will also be hosting two post-convention special events with the trio the same weekend of the show! More info can be found on her website:
https://celebrityspecialevents.com/
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