NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The Tribeca Festival announced Wednesday that it's going all out to celebrate co-founder Robert De Niro's 80th birthday later this year with a three-day fan event called "De Niro Con."
The convention, which will take place from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 at Tribeca's 120,000-square-foot Spring Studios, will feature recreations of classic film screenings, iconic film sets, immersive installations, musical performances and panel discussions — all centered on De Niro's iconic career and legacy.
De Niro himself, his co-stars and frequent collaborators are all expected to make appearances. The full programming lineup will be announced this summer.
"It’s hard to know what to get Bob for his 80th birthday," Tribeca Festival co-founder and Tribeca Enterprises CEO Jane Rosenthal said in a statement. "He's already got a gold watch, so we decided to celebrate him and his enduring legacy with a fun-filled fan event as well as pay tribute to his unwavering dedication to his films, art and the city he loves."
"De Niro Con" was announced at a private ceremony on Wednesday night at Tribeca Grill to commemorate the start of the 2023 Tribeca Festival, where Mayor Eric Adams also presented the "Goodfellas" and "Taxi Driver" star with a key to the city honoring his activism and support of the arts.
"Despite his success, Robert has never forgotten his roots as a lifelong New Yorker, co-founding the Tribeca Festival and helping revitalize and reenergize our city after 9/11," Adams said in a statement. "Thanks to him, New York City will continue to be the place to film, produce and make television and movies for years to come."
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