JANUARY 2021 EDITION
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LET’S RANK
LET’S RANK
5 Most Mind-Blowing Studio Ghibli Films
How can you decide between perfection? Our resident Studio Ghibli superfan takes the guess work out of having to pick the best from Hayao Miyazaki's best films.
MOST ANTICIPATED
MOST ANTICIPATED
Disney Shows for 2021 & Beyond
Last year Disney Investor Day touched on projects already in public knowledge during the event but NOBODY expected the sheer amount of announcements that came out! Here’s a helpful reminder of some of the shows that are coming you way in 2021.
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
Meet Eli Ki
Welcome to Cosplayer of the Month, where we feature an incredible cosplayer from our community of fans and learn about who they are beneath the surface and, ahem, WORBLA. This month, we have Eli Ki!
TEAM PICKS
TEAM PICKS
Failed Binges
Sometimes even the best shows just don’t click with someone. Or they have differing tastes, or don’t have the patience to stick with a show “until it really gets good”. Whatever the reason, here are the shows that we left at the back of our “continue watching” lists.
FAN MEETUPS RECAPS
FAN MEETUPS RECAPS
Die Hard Trivia Night
You came, you saw, you yippy-ki-yayed. Here's what went down at the recent Die Hard Trivia Night meetup.
YOUR BEST COMMENTS
YOUR BEST COMMENTS
January Edition
Your Best Comments this month are wild and hilarious so hop on in and check 'em out.
Rendez-View
Rendez-View
WandaVision
With a blast from the past and 'snap' into a new reality as MARVEL viewers are transported to a place our heroes have never been before...60's suburbia? Stay tuned as we cover weekly episodes of Disney+ latest hit WandaVision.
2021 GUIDE
2021 GUIDE
Nerdy Self Care
After a long year of patience and uncertainty, 2021 is the perfect time to invest in yourself. What could be better than TV binges and ZOOM parties you might ask? Check out our Top 5 Tips for the Ultimate Nerdy Self Care Guide.
PAST EDITIONS
LETS RANK
LETS RANK
BEST POP CULTURE TRENDS OF 2020
It’s hard to believe anything beyond - ahem, well you know - could be trending in 2020, but you’d be wrong! Check out the best trends of 2020 - the ones that made you laugh and got you through the year
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH - DECEMBER
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH - DECEMBER
MEET ELLIPSES COSPLAY
Check out our interview with the talented Ellipses Cosplay! They talk to us about their first cosplay, what inspires them and their New Year's Resolutions.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
RECOGNIZING OUR VOLUNTEERS
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a volunteer for EDMONTON EXPO? Click the article to find out!
Team Picks
Team Picks
WORST GIFTS
It's the gift that keeps on giving...and giving. This month, we’re being visited by the ghost of Terrible Gifts Past.
FACTUALLY OBSCURE
FACTUALLY OBSCURE
MAGICAL HOLIDAY TREATS
Learn more about how ancient magical rituals influenced the holiday treats we know and love today.
HOLIDAY DIY GUIDE
HOLIDAY DIY GUIDE
FUNKY TREE ORNAMENTS
With all of us being cooped inside for the holidays we’ve all run the gamut of things to do. But never fear, we’re here to inject some seasonal fun you can do at home. Yes, that means making cool ornaments.
Your Best Comments
Your Best Comments
DECEMBER EDITION
Your Best Comments this month are filled with oodles of holiday cheer so hop on in and check 'em out.
FAN MEETUP RECAP
FAN MEETUP RECAP
Geeky Virtual Paint Night
Here’s what happened at the awesome Geeky Virtual Paint Night event.
Rendez-View
Rendez-View
The Mandalorian Season 2
Joined by FAN EXPO HQ guest commentator and super fan Lizzie, we attempt to breakdown all the things you might have missed in the first two episodes from the good, the bad, and the Baby Yoda.
Factually Obscure
Factually Obscure
Why Our Brains Love Gaming
Is it the convenience? the competition? the story-telling? Dig deeper and find out why gaming has become the peak obsession of our inner psyche.
Your Best Comments
Your Best Comments
November Picks
Your Best Comments this month are scarily funny so hop on in and check 'em out.
DEEP DIVE
DEEP DIVE
What You Didn't Know (or Forgot) About Skyrim
Here’s an invaluable rundown on the little known deets on the iconic action RPG.
LET'S RANK
LET'S RANK
5 Best Animated Independent Films
Explore this amazing list of some of the most magical animated independent films from around the world.
Cosplayer Of The Month
Cosplayer Of The Month
Ruka
This local cosplayer tells us all about how their first cosplay and gives advice to cosplayers who are just starting out.
Team Picks
Team Picks
ZODIAC CONSOLES
Ever wondered which video game consoles correspond with which zodiac signs? Probably not! But with all of the console news surrounding the PS5 and Xbox Series X, some wires got crossed in our brain and then we couldn’t stop thinking about it.
FAN MEETUP RECAP
FAN MEETUP RECAP
Virtual Miniature Painting 101
Here’s what happened at the awesome Virtual Miniature Painting 101 event.
LET'S RANK
LET'S RANK
Most Iconic Horror 'Fits
Get fashionably slash-y for our ranking of the best Horror costumes from flicks like Jason, Freddy, and more.
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
Nica Stone
The Edmonton cosplayer tells us about her first time at Edmonton Expo, the power of a good Pokemon cosplay, and more.
YOUR BEST COMMENTS
YOUR BEST COMMENTS
October Picks
Your Best Comments this month are scarily funny so hop on in and check 'em out.
FACTUALLY OBSCURE
FACTUALLY OBSCURE
Are Vampires Real?
From countless graves to tuberculosis, we investigate the fiction and real-life origins of those pesky bloodsuckers.
DEEP DIVE
DEEP DIVE
The Dark Side of Fairy Tales
Learn about the gruesome and dark fairy tales that inspired the stories and films you love.