MEET EMMONIA 

We're featuring an incredible creator from our community of fans and learning about who they are beneath the surface. This month, we have Emmonia!

WELCOME TO THE JAM

Discover who your Space Jam teammates are based on your personality.   

FIND BOWSER A BOYFRIEND 

This Pride Month, Bowser's done chasing Peach and is ready to explore a new side of himself and meet someone new.

BEST LEAGUE OF LEGENDS CHAMPS FOR BEGINNERS

New to LoL? We’ve got a helpful guide on which characters to try out first.

LUCA'S SEAFOAM MER-SHAKE

We invent new fantasy foods inspired by films and TV shows. This month, Luca! 

THE WORLD OF POKÉMON SNAP

Explore the vibrant and varied Lental region to find your next Poké-cation.

TWITCH 101

Learn how to use Twitch, what to watch, and which categories to check out next.

THE CONJURING 3

What can we say? The devil made us do it. Check out our review of the latest entry in the Conjuring universe.

MEET FANTASY'S SOUL COSPLAY 

In this edition, Fantasy Soul's Cosplay remembers their first cosplay and tells us who their "cosplay mom" is.

A JEDI, A DROID, OR A GUNGAN?

Discover who your Star Wars co-pilot is based on your personality.   

WHO WOULD YOU WANT AS YOUR FICTIONAL MOM? 

This month, to celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re talking about some of our fave fictional moms.

ENTER THE GRISHAVERSE

New to crossing the fold? We’ve compiled basic facts to help you on your journey into the Grishaverse.

INTRODUCING FAN EXPO HQ CHANNEL 

Our YouTube Channel is getting an overhaul – here’s your first look at upcoming videos, featuring Sean Astin and Darren Criss!

PANDEMIC LIFE LESSONS FROM THE MARTIAN

With most of the country still facing restrictions or quarantines, here are some tips from The Martian to help you from going mad.

THE HISTORY OF HOBBITS

In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit. Join us as we take you on a quest to see where it all started.

BEST “DISNEY” MARVEL PRINCES

Disney princes don't get enough love as it is, and there's even less recognition of the MCU's many contributions to that list. We're here to fix that.

OUR PRECIOUS

We all have at least one thing that we get just a little too possessive over. Here’s our list of things that we’ll admit to clinging to a little too tightly.

D&D Edition

Roll a D20 and discover which D&D class matches your personality.  

MEET SKYE MARVELL

Cosplayer extraordinaire SKYE MARVELL talks to us about their first time cosplaying, tips on starting out, and what their fave LOTR movie is.

DIY EASTER CRAFT NIGHT 

To celebrate spring and the Easter season, we held a virtual craft night! We made DIY Easter Bunny Plant Pots, complete with super cute bunny tails and feet.

MORTAL KOMBAST KAST

Revel in our ranking of 2021’s upcoming MK competitors. Who will win the tournament? Let's find out.

INSPIRATIONAL FICTIONAL WOMEN

In honour of International Women's Day earlier this month, we're sharing the fictional women who've inspired us.

SAILOR MOON COSPLAY MEETUP 

Two amazing cosplayers dropped by to discuss what they love about cosplay, how to get started and of course, everything Sailor Moon.

MEET AUTUMN COSPLAY

Cosplayer extraordinaire AUTUMN COSPLAY talks about The Road to El Dorado and discovering cosplay treasure.

HISTORY OF WOMEN IN COMICS 

Marvel at the past and present of heroines like Wonder Woman, Storm, and how they inspire readers today.

LANTERN CORPS EDITION

Let your horoscope shine bright and discover which Lantern ring fits your personality.

SCI-FI MOVIE OSCAR FACE-OFFS

Most of the time the Oscars go for (period) dramas, but that doesn’t mean they don’t go for sci-fi. So, this month we’ll be ranking, in chronological order, the most exciting sci-fi face-offs in Oscar history.

FEBRUARY EDITION

The cards are all out on the table for this one. In our first edition of Geeky Astrology we deep dive into your feels and uncover what you desire most in February. Take it from us, the "experts". 

MEET BIBI COSPLAY

Cosplayer extraordinaire BIBI COSPLAY talks to us about their first time cosplaying, tips on starting out, and who their cosplay crush is. 

GODZILLA vs. KONG

What is a King to a God? In spirit of the upcoming Warner Bros. movie release, we pit the two colossal Kaiju against each other, where only one can come out on top.

BLACK COMIC CREATORS

February is Black History Month, so in honor of this event, we are focusing on some of our favorite African-American comic creators. From Black Panther to Captain America.

STAR TREK TRIVIA NIGHT

A group of Star Trek superfans put their knowledge to the test in this intergalactic trivia night. Find out what happened and how you can join the next one!

Frankie Drake Mysteries 

Join us for a Q&A with moderator and Frankie Drake star, Sharron Matthews, alongside costume designers Jenifur Jarvis (Frankie Drake) & Joanna Syrokomla (Murdoch Mysteries). Learn how they find clothing that makes each series look dashing and lavish while remaining faithful to their time periods.

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

January Edition

Your Best Comments this month are wild and hilarious so hop on in and check 'em out.

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.

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.

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 

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.

RECOGNIZING OUR VOLUNTEERS

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a volunteer for EDMONTON EXPO? Click the article to find out!

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. 

MAGICAL HOLIDAY TREATS

Learn more about how ancient magical rituals influenced the holiday treats we know and love today. 

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.

DECEMBER EDITION 

Your Best Comments this month are filled with oodles of holiday cheer so hop on in and check 'em out.

Geeky Virtual Paint Night

Here’s what happened at the awesome Geeky Virtual Paint Night event.

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.

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.  

November Picks

Your Best Comments this month are scarily funny so hop on in and check 'em out.

What You Didn't Know (or Forgot) About Skyrim

Here’s an invaluable rundown on the little known deets on the iconic action RPG.

5 Best Animated Independent Films

Explore this amazing list of some of the most magical animated independent films from around the world.

Ruka

This local cosplayer tells us all about how their first cosplay and gives advice to cosplayers who are just starting out.

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.

Virtual Miniature Painting 101

Here’s what happened at the awesome Virtual Miniature Painting 101 event.

Most Iconic Horror 'Fits

Get fashionably slash-y for our ranking of the best Horror costumes from flicks like Jason, Freddy, and more.

Nica Stone

The Edmonton cosplayer tells us about her first time at Edmonton Expo, the power of a good Pokemon cosplay, and more.

Surviving a Horror Flick

It’s Survival of the Fittest… or at least who isn’t a big scaredy-cat on the FAN EXPO HQ team.   

October Picks

Your Best Comments this month are scarily funny so hop on in and check 'em out.

Are Vampires Real?

From countless graves to tuberculosis, we investigate the fiction and real-life origins of those pesky bloodsuckers.

The Dark Side of Fairy Tales

Learn about the gruesome and dark fairy tales that inspired the stories and films you love.

Millennial Disney Channel Movies

Remember the Cheetah Girls, Proud Family, or Get a Clue? We do and we’ve picked the best of the bunch.

Vega Cosplay

Our featured cosplayer powers up and explains how Voltron helped turn cosplay into a full-time passion. Plus join Vega’s Fan Meetup.

Fantasy Worlds

Once upon a time, the FAN EXPO team dreamed of being in a world full of flying creatures and nice things.

History of Dice

From Dungeons & Dragons to Monopoly, dice have roots that span as far as Egypt and Medieval times.
 

Suicide Squad 2

Bloodsport, Blackguard, Javelin, oh my! Here’s the rundown on the vast amount of characters in the new DC movie.

Pawsplay Pet Parade

Here’s what happened at the cosplay canine spectacle, Pawsplay Pet Parade.

September Picks

The Fall has risen. But these comments are non-stop, so check out Your Best Comments this month!

FAST FANTASY

Chattermouth considers the breakneck speed at which fantasy shows like Cursed and The Witcher are being released. 

TEAM PICKS: FIRST HORROR FILMS

The FAN EXPO team was once a bunch of chickens. These are the flicks that horrified us as kids.

MEGGII COSPLAY

This month's cosplayer of the month, Meggii Cosplay shares why not comparing yourself with others is the key to success.

FACTUALLY OBSCURE: CURSES

We unleash the dark world of curses and their long history in human civilization.

2020 MOVIE FOMO 

From A Quiet Place II to Black Widow, we just want to see these movies NOW. Which are you most excited to see? 

BEST COMMENTS: AUGUST

Summer is winding down. But these comments are non stop so check out your Best Comments this month!