NEW ORLEANS - s4story -- FAN EXPO events are all about unique experiences and lasting memories. In that spirit, FAN EXPO New Orleans has unveiled an array of panel programming sessions ranging from An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years, a once-in-a-quarter-century celebration featuring Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood, to celebrity Q&As, industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative panels from all areas of pop culture, Friday through Sunday, January 9-11 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

More than 150 panels, screenings and meetups make up the exclusive schedule of interactive sessions, notably the 'Hobbits' panel on Saturday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m.

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FAN EXPO New Orleans programming operates multiple rooms throughout all three days during show hours and into the evenings. In addition to sessions with stars, there are dozens of informative, entertaining panels by superstar creators as well as cosplay, gaming, trivia, film, horror, podcasts, screenings and other pop culture themed sessions, many conducted by New Orleans-based organizations.

And programming extends beyond the panel rooms, with the Creators Stage featuring artists and writers discussing their crafts, as well as the Community Zone highlighting the best in local organizations, charities and interactive content.

Most panels are free with event admission. Just a few of the highlights include:

Friday:

• 5:15 p.m., Star Trek: The Next Generation with Gates McFadden, Theater 2
• 5:45 p.m., TMNT: Heroes in a Half Shell
• 6:15 p.m., Reno 911! with Cedric Yarbrough and Thomas Lennon, Theater 2

Saturday:

• 11 a.m., One Journey, Many Worlds with Elijah Wood, Main Theater
• Noon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer with James Marsters, Theater 2
• Noon, Star Trek and Neurodiversity fan panel, Room 286
• 12:15 p.m., Lost with Josh Holloway, Dominic Monaghan and Francois Chau, Main Theater
• 1 p.m., Luke Cage with Mike Colter, Theater 2
• 3 p.m., Twister with Helen Hunt, Theater 2

Sunday:

• 11 a.m., Can We Trust Herbie? Robots and AI in Popular Culture fan panel, Room 286
• 11 a.m., Shire Shenanigans: Behind the Scenes with Billy Boyd, Theater 3
• 11:30 a.m., The Addams Family Reunion: Christina Ricci and Christopher Lloyd, Main Theater
• 2 p.m., Harry Potter: Bonnie Wright, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps, Main Theater
• 3:15 p.m., The Goonies: Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Joe Pantoliano, Kerri Green and Robert Davi, Main Theater

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