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

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. 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. (Obligatory Galaxy Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEdyNyQCjwE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEdyNyQCjwE )