Chewbacca actor roars into Niagara Falls Comic Con

From the Buffalo News: Few people could have predicted how massive the “Star Wars” phenomenon would become when it was released 40 years ago. It certainly boosted the profile of Peter Mayhew, the 7’3” English actor who played the iconic Chewbacca in the space adventure series. Mayhew will be one of the featured guests at…

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Comic Con gives Star Wars fans something to ‘Chewie’ on

From Niagara This Week: As an actor, Peter Mayhew has been a part of one of the most successful film franchises of all time. But you may not recognize him if you met him on the street. Mayhew, of course, is best known to Star Wars fans as Chewbacca, Han Solo’s wookie sidekick. Fans will…

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Comic Con draws thousands to convention centre

From the Niagara Falls Review: Geeking out is a family affair to West McDonald. “The family who geeks together, stays together,” the Port Colborne man joked. McDonald brought his Wolverine alter ego to Niagara Falls Comic Con on Saturday and he didn’t come alone. He was joined by wife Lesley Stratford, as Wolverine’s love interest…

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