The organizers of each convention hope that the fans understand this situation. The staff for Emerald City, Fan Expo Vancouver and Calgary Expo wish Mr. Felton all the best with his new film project and look forward to hosting him in 2013.

Yes, you read that correctly.

Sir Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, Gates McFadden, Wil Wheaton and Denise Crosby will all be joining us at the Calgary Expo April 27-29, 2012.

We are also very proud to present Star Trek® TNG EXPOsed – a full-cast reunion of Star Trek: The Next Generation® to be held at the Calgary Stampede Corral on the evening of Saturday, April 28, 2012.  This auspicious occasion marks the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation® and will be the first time in over twenty years that the cast has participated in an event such as this.

Included in the evening’s program, which will be hosted by the Calgary Expo’s mascot Emily Expo, is a 90 minute panel discussion and Q n’ A session moderated by InnerSPACE hosts Teddy Wilson, Ajay Fry and Cynthia Loyst, music by Johnny Summers Little Big Band and a video presentation in honour of the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation®.  A commemorative guide will produced solely for this event along with exclusive merchandise. 

This is a separate ticketed event with tickets going on sale through Ticketmaster on February 18, 2012 at 10 AM MST.  Although the cast will be participating in various panels throughout the course of the weekend, Star Trek® TNG EXPOsed will be the only opportunity to see all nine of the cast members in one incredible panel. 

Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com and range from $40-$125 CDN.