'Scream' fans rejoice as movie leads join Shreveport's Geek'd Con lineup

North Louisiana's premier comic book and pop culture convention Geek'd Con is returning to the Shreveport Convention Center August 19 -21.

Known as the con "for local geeks by local geeks," it has become the biggest pop culture event in the Ark-La-Tex and is one of the largest in the state of Louisiana.

This year's lineup boasts big names like "Scooby-Doo" star Matthew Lillard along with his "Scream" co-star Skeet Ulrich. Also in attendance will be Clint Howard, Steve Agee, Cooper Andrews, Pollyanna McIntosh and more.

Geek'd Con will be Friday, August 19 from 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 21 from11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale. There are several different types of passes available in all price ranges. Find out more about Geek'd Con including the full lineup and purchase tickets on their website.

Skeet Ulrich: Jan. 20, 1970.
Skeet Ulrich: Jan. 20, 1970.
Matthew Lillard: Jan. 24, 1970.
Matthew Lillard: Jan. 24, 1970.

Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.

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