I've made mention of the fact a few times now that Denver Comic Con is going after some big time names and some heavyweight talent when it comes to the actors that they are bringing in for this year's convention and I mean it. Just look at the lineup and think about all the powerful and incredible performances so many of these actors have put forth.

So it came as a pleasant surprise last night when I saw that DCC had decided to add another powerhouse actor to the lineup, and in a magical way create an impromptu Gotham cast panel by announcing that actor Sean Pertwee will be joining all of us for DCC 2016.

Now Sean is a unique actor on so many levels, mainly because he is classically trained. He spent time learning the craft at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and continued to hone his skills with the Royal Shakespeare Company and well...all that training has clearly paid off because there is little that Sean cannot do. 

In fact he's really done it all. He's done voice acting for video games. He's starred on television shows and been in feature films from pretty much every single genre, oh and to top it off...just for fun, he's also the son of a Time Lord. That's right, if his name sounds familiar and you're not a Gotham fan...that means you're a Whovian and know that his father is the late Jon Pertwee, who played the Third Doctor on Doctor Who. But all of those merits aside, Sean is known for giving new life to the character of Alfred Pennyworth on Gotham. Thanks to his fine acting skills Alfred is no longer a simple butler who provides advice to Master Bruce. He is an Alfred for the 21st Century, smart, calculating and quite frankly a badass on the show.

He will join Robin Lord Taylor on stage this Father's Day weekend at the Colorado Convention Center and if you would like to meet him, get your tickets from the Denver Comic Con website today, because Sean is ridiculously talented as an actor and I'm certain he will be just as big of a draw as several of the other guests coming to DCC because he's that good and we've all come to see him as the finest Alfred Pennyworth to ever grace the screen. 

It's always wonderful to see talented actors explode onto the scene from seemingly nowhere, because you know these are men and women who have spent endless hours perfecting their craft and hoping that their hard work would pay off with steady work day in and day out. 

One such actor that has managed to accomplish this, and in the process also discover that he has become a household name is the ultra talented Arthur Darvill. Arthur of course is best known for his time on Doctor Who, where he played fan favorite Rory Williams, and his work on the show, combined with the talent of Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, helped bring the show to an all time high popularity wise and Arthur was also part of one of the series' biggest and most heartbreaking exits for a companion.

But his star only continued to rise after he left the TARDIS, with Arthur turning in one powerful performance after another as Reverend Paul Coates on the wonderful show Broadchurch, before returning to his time travel roots as Rip Hunter on the CW's Legends of Tomorrow, and it's easy to see why audiences continue to flock to anything that Arthur shows up in, he's one of the rare actors that can bring a true sense of honesty and relatable emotions to the characters he portrays.  

All of this matters because we are quickly learning that Denver Comic Con is bringing in the best of the best for this year's con and they have stunned all of us again by announcing that Arthur is headed to the Mile High City for Denver Comic Con 2016. Now if this announcement seems slightly familiar, you would be correct. Arthur was slated to attend DCC 2015 but had to cancel at the last minute due to other commitments. But knowing that decision left a little disappointment in the hearts of his legions of fans, Arthur has carved out some time to return to Denver this year and well...this is another actor I'm going to have to make time for so I don't miss his panel. 

After all, what a wonderful story when it comes to Arthur's career and I would love to hear his perspective on what it is like to become a household name almost overnight, and what it means to him to be in such demand during his panel because man...he's simply an incredible actor and I may get lambasted for this, but I love his work on Broadchurch over anything else. But, so I don't sit here and fanboy all day long, I need to remind all of you to get your tickets for DCC at Denver Comic Con's Website as soon as is humanly possible. Because another big announcement such as this will only help in selling out DCC 2016 and I look forward to meeting Arthur come June.

Star Wars and the franchise as a whole remains one of the biggest influences on my life and one of the reasons that I am a gigantic nerd and proud of it. I mean, Luke's lightsaber from Return of the Jedi sits atop a shelf near me, and to date I've seen The Force Awakens three times and I'm extremely tempted to see it for a fourth time as well. 

But it goes beyond the story and the magic of it all when it comes to this franchise and why I love it so...it's the characters that made the galaxy, far, far, away come to life. I grew up on the original trilogy and well...Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher were nothing short of heroes for me at the time which made seeing them in the newest film absolutely magical. 

​So naturally, it becomes a dream to meet actors of their caliber, and shake their hand and thank them for well...everything, but it often remains just that...a dream. After all they're busy folks with plenty to do, and the odds of seeing them at a convention near you are close to slim to none. But apparently Denver Comic Con decided to channel Han Solo this morning by reminding all of us to never tell them the odds because their announcement on KWGN 2 still has me in awe...Carrie Fisher is coming to Denver Comic Con 2016.

Yes you read that right, and despite the fact that I heard the words come straight from Chris Parente's mouth I still can't believe it either, Princess Leia herself is coming to the Mile High City and well...this is another incredible announcement from DCC which is saying something considering that this year's announcements have been pretty epic as is. But I will venture to say that in the many years I've covered this con and attended it, this is without a doubt one of, if not the biggest film and television guests they have ever landed and truth be told there's a fair chance I'll find myself completely star struck when I find myself at the front of Carrie's autograph line. 

So, if you haven't picked up your tickets yet for DCC, it really is time you stop waiting and snag them as soon as you possibly can. The guests just keep getting bigger and bigger for this convention and this announcement is only going to propel this con toward a sellout that much faster. Head over to Denver Comic Con's Website today to get your passes and I'll see all of you in Carrie's autograph and panel line because holy cow...PRINCESS LEIA IS COMING TO DENVER COMIC CON! 

Doctor Who has always been a show filled to the brim with rich and fascinating characters that we quickly come to know and love. Ask any Whovian and they'll be happy to tell you not only who their favorite Doctor happens to be, but also which companion or recurring guest star that they love the most.

In recent years, it seems that the companions and friends that travel around time and space with the Doctor are becoming larger than life. I've heard countless debates about which companion is better than the other, and I myself have been involved in detailed discussions about said companions and their respective storylines...because they are truly that important now.

So it should come as no surprise that the two most important women in the Whoniverse, Alex Kingston (River Song) and Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald) are popping up everywhere these days, and as it turns out, Whovians in the Mile High City are about to be graced with their presence because these two talented actors are coming to Denver Comic Con 2016.

That's right, River Song and the Impossible Girl will join us in Denver this summer and well, I couldn't be happier. Both of these actors played complex and powerful characters on the show that turned out to be vital to the Doctor Who mythos. Without these two women on the show, where would the Doctor be in his many lives?  Either way, this is another "can't miss" panel at DCC this year and I can only imagine what incredible stories from the set of the show these two will bring with them when they take the stage this June.

Now I've said it before, and I'll say it again, get your tickets for this event as soon as is humanly possible. Denver Comic Con keeps upping their game with the guests this year and tickets will go fast. So snag your tickets and I look forward to seeing all of you in Main Events when these two incredible ladies take the stage to reminisce with all of us.