Celebrities, Cosplay, and More: Inside FAN EXPO CANADA 2024
FAN EXPO CANADA 2024, held from August 22 to 25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, attracted over 125,000 attendees. This end-of-summer event showcased an impressive lineup of celebrities, including Helen Hunt, Giancarlo Esposito, Simu Liu, Rosario Dawson, Josh Gad, Marisa Tomei, Bryce Dallas Howard, Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Dolph Lundgren, and more.
The four-day extravaganza celebrated all things fandom with a full schedule of panels, meet-ups, cosplay, autograph sessions, and photo ops. Attendees had the chance to engage with their favorite stars, whether they were comic book enthusiasts, gamers, or movie buffs, making the event a vibrant and memorable experience.
Key highlights of the event include:
An Incredible Lineup of Celebrities and Exciting Panels
-Rosario Dawson shared her excitement about stepping into her role as Ahsoka Tano. She recalled her initial enthusiasm when donning the character’s costume for the first time, feeling a mix of awe and nervousness about the journey ahead, especially since she had limited knowledge of the character’s future storyline. Dawson expressed joy at being the right age to portray Ahsoka and her delight at seeing fans’ reactions to the character’s live-action debut. She also mentioned the touching impact of fan responses, including a story about a young girl’s emotional reaction to seeing Ahsoka, and shared anecdotes about her own experiences with the character and her documentary on regenerative farming.
-Canadian actor Simu Liu, famous for his roles in Shang-Chi and Barbie, made his first appearance at Fan Expo, where he reflected warmly on his career beginnings, especially his role on Kim’s Convenience, which he credited with launching his successful acting career.
-Paramount+’s The Lounge, which features photo ops and a chance to win a Sponge Bob toy to celebrate the character’s 25th anniversary. The activation also showcases popular shows like TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and STAR TREK series.
Marvel Studios Canada’s AGATHA ALL ALONG booth, showcasing the WandaVision spinoff, featured stars Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, and Showrunner Jac Schaeffer. They gave fans a sneak peek of the series, set to premiere on Disney+ Canada on September 18, 2024.
Meet High School Musical legends Lucas Grabeel and Corbin Bleu
The Squishmallows phenomenon has taken the world by storm, captivating everyone from Lady Gaga to Warren Buffett. These must-have collectibles are a standout reason to check out Fan Expo Canada this year.
-The Rings of Power booth was a standout attraction, offering fans an immersive experience into the world of Middle-earth. Visitors had the chance to craft their very own resin rings inspired by The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The booth captured the essence of Tolkien’s epic universe, drawing attendees into the rich history and grandeur of the Second Age.
-Twister Screening with Helen Hunt
Special screening of the 1996 classic Twister! featuring a live Q&A with Academy Award winner Helen Hunt.
Some other fun moments from Fan Expo Canada 2024
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