PHILADELPHIA - s4story -- Exclusive programming is a highlight for many FAN EXPO Philadelphia attendees, with a wide variety of panels on the slate from start to finish. Next week, fans can enjoy sessions with superstars like William Shatner ("Star Trek," "Boston Legal"), Mel Gibson (Braveheart, Lethal Weapon), John Cena (WWE Superstar, The Fast and the Furious), John Carpenter (legendary director, Halloween, The Thing), Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy, Cocoon), Helen Hunt (What Women Want, Twister), Bitsie Tulloch and Tyler Hoechlin ("Superman & Lois) and many other celebrities. But there is much more, with industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all areas of pop culture, as the event has unveiled its lineup of more than 100 programming panels, screenings and meetups, Friday through Sunday, May 16-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City.

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FAN EXPO Philadelphia programming operates multiple rooms throughout all three days during show hours and into the evenings. In addition to the celebrity Q&As, there are dozens of panels featuring superstar creators as well as cosplay, gaming, trivia, film, horror, podcasts, screenings and other pop culture themed sessions, many conducted by Philadelphia-based figures and organizations.

Programming extends beyond the panel rooms, with a Book Nook for the more literature-minded fans, as well as the Kids' Zone and Community Zone highlighting the best in local organizations, charities, and interactive content.

Fans can review the entire event schedule at http://fanexpohq.com/fanexpophiladelphia/schedule/.

FAN EXPO Philadelphia features the biggest and best in pop culture: movies, TV, music, artists, writers, exhibitors, cosplay, with three full days of themed programming to satisfy every fandom.