Group is a vital component of geek tradition around the globe. As such, comedian occasions like those produced by FAN EXPO HQ, the most important producers of such conventions on the planet, are pillars of contemporary popular culture. The corporate’s flagship occasion is the Toronto-based FAN EXPO Canada, which can be going down this 12 months between Thursday, August twenty second and Sunday, August twenty fifth.
Followers from throughout North America can be touring to Toronto for this thrilling conference, the place the variety of issues to do could be a bit of overwhelming for some. Followers needn’t fear, although, as with the correct amount of planning, they will have the time of their lives at FAN EXPO Canada. From difficult a stranger to a lightsaber duel to attending a star panel hosted by Collider’s personal Maggie Lovitt, geeks have all kinds of equally enjoyable issues to do at FAN EXPO Canada over the weekend.
10 Duel It Out In a Lightsaber Battle
Thursday, August twenty second at 7:00 pm — Friendiverse Lounge (Room 711)
Ever since 1977’s unique Star Wars modified the panorama of sci-fi cinema, the world of film franchises has by no means been the identical once more. Spanning throughout a number of sorts of media, the franchise has acquired an enormous and dependable fanbase over the many years. These followers have interaction in all types of traditions, from quoting the films each day to combating one another with toy lightsabers, thus recreating Star Wars‘ best lightsaber duels.
Understanding full effectively that Star Wars followers certain do love feeling like highly effective Jedi, FAN EXPO Canada will grant them the chance to get their fingers on combat-ready sabers to problem different Padawans, Knights, and Masters to a battle. Superstar panels are all the time enjoyable to attend when at a comic book occasion, certain, nevertheless it’s additionally all the time a delight to combine issues up with enjoyable actions, and a lightsaber duel is just too good an opportunity to go.
9 Attend the “Skidoo Into ‘Blue’s Clues’: A Journey With Steve, Joe, and Josh” Panel
Thursday, August twenty second at 6:30 pm — Major Stage (Structure Corridor)
It might’t be overstated simply how massive of a component nostalgia (childhood nostalgia included) performs in geek tradition. FAN EXPO HQ is aware of this, and so they typically host celebrities from attendees’ favourite childhood reveals. This 12 months’s FAN EXPO Canada is not any exception, bringing Steve (Steve Burns), Joe (Donovan Patton), and Josh (Josh Dela Cruz) from Blue’s Clues alongside for the journey.
This nostalgia-packed panel bringing collectively three legends from many attendees’ childhoods will certainly be a can’t-miss expertise for many who grew up watching Nick Jr. Followers will get to listen to enjoyable behind-the-scenes tales and ask urgent questions of their very own. Even higher, they will get an image or autograph from all three of Blue’s Clues‘ now-iconic actors!
8 Attend the “Helen Hunt: Twisting By way of Hollywood — A Journey With a Cinematic Icon” Panel
Saturday, August twenty fourth at 4:30 pm — Major Stage (Structure Corridor)
It isn’t all the time that comedian occasion attendees get to see and listen to an Oscar-winning legend of the large display screen, however fortunately, followers going to Toronto this weekend will get that chance. Helen Hunt, winner of an Academy Award for As Good As It Will get and in addition identified for the iconic disaster movieTwister and the basic ’90s sitcom Mad About You, would be the star of a panel centered completely on her.
Hunt can be interviewed on stage about her prolific journey via Hollywood, her expertise in genres like rom-coms, dramas, and catastrophe blockbusters, and the way her course of and magnificence have gotten her so far as she’s come. It will be a uncommon alternative to take heed to probably the most profitable actresses nonetheless working right now in Hollywood, so cinephiles in Toronto will certainly not need to miss it. They may also get an opportunity to get a photograph or autograph, though solely on Saturday.
Twister
- Launch Date
- Might 10, 1996
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Writers
- Anne-Marie Martin , Michael Crichton
7 Attend the “All Issues Astarion with Neil Newbon” Panel
Friday, August twenty third at 11:30 am — Major Stage (Structure Corridor)
In fact, geek tradition in fan occasions is not all nearly motion pictures and tv. Gaming and gaming tradition are additionally essential pillars of popular culture fandom, as was proved by the large reputation and critical acclaim of Baldur’s Gate 3 final 12 months. This RPG primarily based on the fifth version of Dungeons & Dragons was a stunning smash hit, that means that maybe extra folks than ever earlier than know the title of Neil Newbon, who performs the stealth-specialist rogue Astarion.
Collider’s Maggie Lovitt can be internet hosting a panel shedding gentle on Newbon on the second day of FAN EXPO Canada. Baldur’s Gate 3 is such an expansive sport with such limitless prospects that followers will certainly be stuffed with boiling questions. Fortunately, that is the proper probability to ask them. Those that merely cannot get sufficient of this phenomenal sport will discover this panel to be a must-attend, which they will complement with an image or autograph on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Baldur’s Gate 3
- Franchise
- Baldur’s Gate
- Platform(s)
- PC , PlayStation 5
- Launched
- August 3, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Writer(s)
- Larian Studios
- ESRB
- M
6 Attend the “Voicing Hyrule: A Hero’s Journey with Patricia Summersett” Panel
Thursday, August twenty second at 6:45 pm — Theater #2 (Room 206)
The Legend of Zelda online game franchise has been one of many medium’s most prolific, standard, and influential ever for the reason that first sport got here out all the way in which again in 1986. The franchise’s most up-to-date outing is Tears of the Kingdom, a panoramic and impressively large sequel to Breath of the Wild. In each video games, the titular Princess Zelda was voiced by the gaming business icon Patricia Summersett.
Maggie Lovitt can be interviewing Summersett on stage on Thursday. The highlight can be on her experiences within the Legend of Zelda franchise and the way she introduced the beloved character of Zelda to life, however followers ought to count on loads of tales about her work on different video games and recommendations on the artwork of voice appearing. Followers may also have the choice of getting a photograph or autograph on any day of the occasion.
5 Attend the “From Comics to Kung Fu — A Marvelous Highlight With Simu Liu” Panel
Saturday, August twenty fourth at 11:30 am — Major Stage (Structure Corridor)
Simu Liu, who grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, nearly a half hour away by automotive from Toronto, can be coming again house for FAN EXPO Canada 2024. The actor, whose first massive position was in CBC’s sitcom Kim’s Comfort, later skyrocketed to fame along with his look because the title character within the MCU’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Now, the coveted actor has additionally appeared in movies of the caliber of Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie.
Liu can be sharing his trajectory from common comedian ebook fan to comedian ebook film celebrity with attendees, who can be fortunate sufficient to take heed to his behind-the-scenes tales concerning the MCU. Geeking out with the actor about martial arts, iconic martial arts movies, superheroes, and Shang-Chi‘s iconic stunts will certainly be an absolute delight, which followers can immortalize with an image or autograph.
4 Attend the “Fan Favourite Duo: A Panel with Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie” Panel
Saturday, August twenty fourth at 2:30 pm — Major Stage (Structure Corridor)
Arguably one of many most underrated TV shows streaming on Max proper now, Gotham follows the early instances that led Detective James Gordon to rise to prominence inside the crime-filled Gotham Metropolis years earlier than the arrival of Batman. Ben McKenzie performed Gordon, whereas Morena Baccarin performed Arkham physician Lee Thompkins, Gordon’s spouse. Each actors had been phenomenal of their roles, and FAN EXPO Canada attendees will get to see the real-life husband-and-wife-duo on the stage.
Both earlier than or after getting an autograph and film with the actors, attendees will get to take heed to Maggie Lovitt reasonable a panel centered on the fan-favorite duo. Except for getting enjoyable and insightful behind-the-scenes tales relating to Gotham, followers may also be handled to Baccarin speaking concerning the MCU’s most up-to-date sensation, Deadpool & Wolverine.
Gotham
- Launch Date
- September 22, 2014
- Creator
- Bruno Heller
- Seasons
- 5
- Studio
- Fox
3 Attend the “Legends of Gaming: Highlight on Charles Martinet, Neil Newbon, Patricia Summersett, and Jennifer Hale”
Sunday, August twenty fifth at 2:30 pm — Major Stage (Structure Corridor)
Cannot get sufficient of Neil Newbon or Patricia Summersett? Wish to additionally hear different legends of online game voice appearing like Charles Martinet (Mario himself) and Jennifer Hale (Commander Shepard from Mass Impact)? Followers who do will not need to miss the panel that can reunite these 4 gaming tradition icons on the ultimate day of FAN EXPO Canada.
Maggie Lovitt will host this electrifying panel and speak to those 4 legends about their craft, totally different roles, and insights on the gaming business as an entire. Except for getting footage and autographs with the actors, avid gamers will certainly not need to miss the chance to be in the identical room as these 4 extremely proficient performers, not to mention take heed to tales about their illustrious careers.
2 Attend the “Sofia Boutella Unplugged: Secrets and techniques of a Star’s Journey” Panel
Saturday, August twenty fourth at 3:45 pm — Theater #2 (Room 206)
Most not too long ago seen in Rebel Moon — Part One: Director’s Cut, Sofia Boutella is among the coolest and most badass actresses presently working in Hollywood’s style scene. As universally disliked as Zack Snyder‘s new sci-fi franchise is, good-looking though it may be, Boutella’s title is assured to turn into an more and more essential title in fashionable popular culture because the years go.
Maggie Lovitt can be moderating a panel centered completely on this thrilling up-and-coming star, speaking about what has led her to success and what she thinks lies forward. Boutella has gone from dancer to worldwide film star in what looks like a blink of an eye fixed, so attendees will not need to miss an opportunity to listen to her tales and get a useful autograph or photograph together with her.
Rebel Moon
- Launch Date
- December 22, 2023
- Director
- Zack Snyder
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Writers
- Zack Snyder , Kurt Johnstad , Shay Hatten
1 Attend the “Highlight on Bryce Dallas Howard” Panel
Sunday, August twenty fifth at 11:30 am — Major Stage (Structure Corridor)
From the Spider-Man trilogy to the Terminator franchise to the Jurassic World collection to directing episodes of Star Wars TV reveals like The Mandalorian, Bryce Dallas Howard is among the most coveted and versatile artists in Hollywood right now. The presence of such profitable artists is not precisely plentiful in comedian occasions around the globe, so folks attending FAN EXPO Canada this 12 months can contemplate themselves fortunate.
These wanting to affix Maggie Lovitt as she moderates this panel finding out and celebrating Howard’s commendable trajectory are welcome to take action on the final day of the occasion. The actress-director will discuss her journey via Hollywood, her experiences within the business, and the sorts of unique tales that attendees will certainly need to hear. It will be the proper technique to begin one’s final day at FAN EXPO Canada 2024.
Jurassic World
- Launch Date
- June 12, 2015
- Director
- Colin Trevorrow
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Writers
- Rick Jaffa , Amanda Silver , Colin Trevorrow , Derek Connolly , Michael Crichton
