And I guessed that the celebrities in panels at cons often looked so enthusiastic because they enjoyed it (the fan energy, the recognition, or whatever), it was promoting their brand, or they were playing a role.<p>But I didn't realize quite that much money was in play. So, for some celebrities, hundreds of thousands of dollars could also be something to be enthusiastic about.<p>(Obligatory Galaxy Quest: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEdyNyQCjwE" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEdyNyQCjwE</a> )
This clickbait title is about comic book movie actors making money at conventions.<p>"Fan conventions, where stars can take home hundreds of thousands of dollars in exchange for a few hours of time, once were the domain of has-beens and sci-fi novelties. But the business has become so lucrative — think $500,000 for Captain America‘s Chris Evans or The Walking Dead favorite Norman Reedus to appear — that current TV and film stars are popping up at events like Salt Lake City Comic-Con and Heroes and Villains Fan Fest."