New York Comic Con is being held this weekend at the Javits Center in New York City. Veuer’s Matt Hoffman has the story.
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00:00Comic book nerds, assemble! New York Comic-Con is being held this weekend at the Javits Center in New York City.
00:06The event will last through Sunday. It features vendors, panels, screenings, and appearances from celebrities such as Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, and John Boyega.
00:15And of course, cosplay. Many fans put blood, sweat, and tears into creating costumes of their favorite characters, or some altered version thereof.
00:23I am Predator this morning. It took me four hours to do this.
00:28Ashley says cosplay was a way for her to escape from feeling different from others in her community.
00:33It helped me find my confidence as I grew into an adult.
00:36The New York Tourism Board says this year's con is expected to bring $80 million into the city.
00:42Tickets are sold out, but many of the panels can be viewed live online.
00:45And there's nothing to stop you from dressing up at home.