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Being a "geek" these days equates to being passionate. Those who ignite over science fiction, fantasy and horror pop culture will unite this weekend in Hauppauge at the L.I. Geek Convention in the Hyatt Regency.
"We're kind of the opposite of New York Comic Con. This is not about waiting on line all day or being overwhelmed by 100,000 people," says showrunner Ken Deep. "Our event is smaller and more intimate. It's a good community of like-minded friends in a judgment-free safe space for people who are geeks."
Here's what is on the schedule for the con:
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Fans come face-to-face for autographs and photos with movie and TV character actors such as Robert Mukes, the 6-foot-10 actor from Rob Zombie's "House of 1,000 Corpses."
"The conventions give me the feeling of people cheering me on," says Mukes, who will be interviewed for a panel at 1 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. "It's very rewarding, and I really appreciate it."
The guest of honor is actor Felix Silla, who is the only man to...