Mark Wahlberg added to Hasbro HASCON lineup
By Nick Tylwalk
The face of the Transformers live-action movie franchise for the last several years is now arguably the biggest name making an appearance at HASCON in September.
Hasbro had already announced some very recognizable names from Transformers history as guests at HASCON next month, but it may just have one-upped itself by revealing that Mark Wahlberg is going to be on hand as well.
Wahlberg, who starred as Cade Yeager in both Transformers: Age of Extinction and Transformers: The Last Knight, will drop in on HASCON on Saturday, Sept. 9 and take part in two very special events. One of them is a panel specifically devoted to the making of the most recent live-action Transformers film, while the other is a dinner and celebration of the overall brand.
Here’s where Hasbro says you’ll be able to catch Wahlberg in Providence:
- 3:00 – 3:45pm – PANEL: TRANSFORMERS “THE LAST KNIGHT” in the Making
ABOUT: Discuss the making of Transformers: “The Last Knight” with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Wahlberg, and special guests.
- 6:30pm – 10:30pm – TRANSFORMERS: Special Dinner Event
*VIP or Add-On Ticket Purchase Required
*Location: The Dunkin’ Donuts Center Overlook Lounge
ABOUT: Celebrate 10 years of Transformers film magic at this special VIP event! Join celebrities and producers, including Mark Wahlberg, Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis, from Transformers: The Last Knight as we look back at the magic moments from the franchise’s cinematic legacy. Peter Cullen and Frank Welker will give a special introduction to the first ever HASCON Transformers Hall of Fame ceremony, with a special appearance from past inductee Yoke-san, famed toy designer from TakaraTomy, along with a special guest. The Transformers design and brand teams will offer a sneak preview of select 2018 toys and this special evening will be capped off by an exclusive live performance from Stan Bush. Dinner will be served. Plus, participate in a raffle for special prizes including signed posters from Mark Wahlberg, Transformers merchandise, and more. Each VIP attendee will receive a special Transformers Super Fan gift bag including a pre-signed autograph from Peter and Frank, Special Comic reprints for HASCON, and a VIP HASCON-exclusive pin set.
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Wahlberg joins an impressive guest list that includes comic book icon Stan Lee, New England sports stars David Ortiz, Jackie Bradley Jr. and James White, Guardians of the Galaxy mastermind James Gunn and music stars Flo Rida and Daya. General admission tickets begin at $60 for a single-day pass, and add-ons like the Transformers Special Dinner Event can be purchased as well online right now.
HASCON takes place at both the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence from Sept. 8-10.