HISTORY OF BOBA FETT 

With a new show starring Boba Fett, we thought it was about time to take a closer look into the history of this infamous Star Wars bounty hunter. 

2021 SHOW WINNERS

Everyone loves a great cosplay, so check out the Best in Show winners from all our Cosplay Craftsmanship Cup events in 2021. 

JANUARY 2022

Joining a new fandom can be overwhelming sometimes. We’ve made it easy for you. Get into Anime this year by starting with the show our Zodiac thinks is best for you.

WHATCHA PLAYING?

We asked our team “What are you playing at this very moment?” and have reported back with the video games you absolutely need to be playing right now.

UPCOMING SUPERHERO MOVIES

2022 is absolutely feeding us with amazing superhero movies. With instant hits like The Batman and Thor: Love and Thunder, we’re basically going to live at the movie theatre this year.

TOP 2021 FANDOM TRENDS

From movies to shows and even live events happening again, 2021 was full of fandom moments we aren’t going to forget. Relive the past and check it out now.

MOST ANTICIPATED STAR WARS SHOWS  

The Book of Boba Fett is releasing this month, which means we’re overdue for a recap of all the great Star Wars content coming after that. Get caught up with What’s Next? today.

Cosplay Recap

FAN EXPO Canada: LIMITED EDITION had some of the coolest cosplays we’ve ever seen. We put together this highlight reel of some of our favourites that we saw over the event weekend.

DECEMBER 2021

There’s someone waiting for you under the mistletoe this year. Do you know who it is? Let your Zodiac reveal your match.  

LISA MANCINI

In this edition, Lisa Mancini discusses their cosplay and tells us about her many different looks.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE 

From collectibles to comics, and even some cool apparel, the Shop FAN EXPO site has something perfect for everyone on your list. Find that amazing gift for a special someone.

FAV HOLIDAY SPECIAL  

There’s always that one special that you watch every holiday season, without fail. Curious what ours are? Find out in the newest Team Picks. 

FAN EXPO Canada: LIMITED EDITION

From iconic voice actors to amazing cosplay talent, there was no shortage of awesome events at FAN EXPO Canada: LIMITED EDITION. We’ve recapped some of our favourites for you.   

Consistency Costumes

The winner of the FAN EXPO Canada: LIMITED EDITION Cosplay Craftmanship Cup, Consistency Costumes, tells us all about who they are and their cosplay style. 

Injustice

What happens when Superman is tricked into killing Lois Lane? Chaos. Absolute chaos. Find out all about the newest DC movie in this month’s Rendez-View.

November 2021

Are you He Who Must Not Be Named? Maybe a friendly half-giant? Find out which Harry Potter character you are based on your Zodiac.

Team Edward or Jacob

We asked the FHQ team to finally speak their truth: are they team Edward or team Jacob? We know it’s a hard choice. Find out what team they’re on.  

Making a Clone Trooper Helmet

Have you ever wanted to cosplay as a 332nd Trooper? Never fear! Our resident Star Wars fan is here to show you the tips & tricks to customizing your own Clone Trooper helmet.

Most Anticipated MCU Projects

With so many MCU projects coming up, we thought it was time for a refresher. Join us as we recap the most anticipated upcoming projects from Marvel.

Malignant

The newest addition to James Wan’s horror roster is here and we had our resident movie-buff get spooked just so that he could review it for you. Find out just how scared he got and read on.

Guilty Pleasure Movies

It took some convincing, but our team agreed to reveal their cringiest guilty pleasure movies to the world. Read on to discover the secrets our team kept (until now).

October 2021

We’ve all got a little villainy inside. Let your Zodiac reveal your best villain counterpart.

Unintentionally Creepy Movies

Sometimes the scariest of movies weren’t made to be scary. That doesn’t stop them from sending a chill down our spine. We rank the top ‘not scary’ movies that still haunt us to this day.

The Office Halloween Costumes

It’s all we’ve been watching lately, so why not dress up as someone from your fav show? We’ve got the ultimate guide to the best & easiest The Office Halloween costumes.

SilverLiningsCosplay

In this edition, cosplayer SilverLiningsCosplay tells us all about their over 85 different cosplays!

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is finally in theatres. Does the new Marvel epic live up to our wildest dreams?

The History of Mortis

How much do you really know about Mortis? We think it’s about time for a Deep Dive on the origins of this mysterious The Clone Wars planet.

iammarriott

In this edition, iammarriott discusses their cosplay and tells us about their proudest piece.  

September 2021

They could teach you a thing or two. Find your best mentor based on your Zodiac.

The Coolest Schools

Class is in session! The FHQ team studied up this year and we can definitively tell you which schools are worth going to.  

Spider-Man Movie Villains

Look out, Spider-Man! We’re ranking all the best villains Spidey has faced off against in the movies.

FAVE ANIMATED CHARACTER

The FAN EXPO Team was posed with an extremely difficult and life-altering question: who’s your fave animated character OF ALL TIME?!

THE SUICIDE SQUAD

The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn, has finally punched its way to our screens, but did the obscure group of DC misfits live up to the hype?

AUGUST 2021

Based on your zodiac, we’ve designated which ship you’d get shipped on, and who you’d be shipped with. Makes sense, right?

ANDREW SPERANZA

In this edition, Andrew Speranza discusses his fandoms and gives advice to aspiring creators.

BEST MOMENTS FROM THE OFFICE  

The Office is the binge-worthy safe haven many of us have re-watched in the last little while, so we’ve rounded up some of our personal fave moments from the show.

STAR TREK LESSONS

In honour of William Shatner coming to FAN EXPO Canada: LIMITED EDITION, we’ve selected some of our top life lessons learned from Star Trek over the years.

JULY READINGS

Before you send in your audition tape, see which reality competition TV show you’d go far on based on your zodiac.

CANADIAN FILMS

Oh Canada, home to so many amazing film locations. This month, the FAN EXPO Team chooses our fave films made in Canada.

BABY YODA BLUE MACARONS

Why? Because…Grogu. No need to use the Force to steal these, you can just make them yourself!

BLACK WIDOW

The long-awaited Black Widow solo film has finally been released, but was it worth the wait?

MARK CANNATARO FILMS

In this edition, Mark Cannataro Films discusses his background in 3D animation, gives advice to aspiring video creators, and tells us how he made Mark Hamill laugh.

PRIDE RECIPE

To celebrate Pride, Chef Marcus created a fantastical Luca-inspired recipe to get us dancing.

THE TVA 

The God of Mischief has found himself at the TVA in the new Loki series. We dive into the comic book history of this mysterious organization.

JUNE EDITION

It seems like EVERYONE was in the Space Jam trailer, but where do you fit in based on your zodiac?

MEET LEELANDO

In this edition, Leelando reveals her fictional style icon, discusses the similarities and differences between drag and cosplay, and gives her best drag advice. 

MEET JUICEBOXX

Canada’s Drag Race season 1 alumni, Juiceboxx discusses her fandoms, queer representation in pop-culture, and gives advice to anyone just starting out in their drag career. 

POKEMON SNAP 

Ready to find your next (virtual) vacation spot? Our travel expert has made a guide just for you!

FIND BOWSER A BOYFRIEND

The FAN EXPO Team is here to play matchmaker for our beloved Bowser and are going to find him a new boyfriend!

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS CHAMPIONS

Choose your Champion! Our resident LoL gamer breaks down the top roles and positions for beginners.

MEET THE FAZGARDIAN

In this edition, Christopher Fazio discusses his coolest cosplay moment (which involves an Avenger!) and tells us who his ‘cosplay mom’ is.

A JEDI, A DROID, OR A GUNGAN?

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

WHO WOULD BE YOUR FICTIONAL MOM?

The FAN EXPO HQ Team loves our real moms, but if we HAD to choose a fictional mother figure, these are our top picks.  

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!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE MARTIAN 

In anticipation of Project Hail Mary, we re-watched The Martian and found some valuable life tips.

MEET THE WIZARDING SIBS

The Canadian cosplayers talk about fully immersing themselves in Hogwarts Wizarding World.

DISCOVERING WHAT'S PRECIOUS TO US

Inspired by Gollum, the team shares what obsessions we can’t live without. 

ULTIMATE MCU PRINCE

Which character in the MCU is the greatest prince: Thor, T’Challa or Tony Stark?

THE LONG HISTORY OF HOBBITS

From the Stoors to the Harfoots and Fallohides, discover how they found the shire.  

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EDITION

Embrace destiny and discover a new you with our fiery D&D horoscopes for the month of April.

POWER UP WITH THE SUPERPOWER 5K

Get ready to Run-Walk-Fly at the ultimate cosplay race day. Registration opens today with early-bird pricing. First 50 to register save an extra 10%.

TUESDAY, MAY 18 AT 7 PM ET 

Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir as he discusses his new novel Project Hail Mary - an irresistible interstellar adventure.

MEET BABY BEL BEL

The Canadian cosplayer talks about being inspired by Mr. Dressup and The Wizard of Oz.

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.

A SILENT VOICE VIEWING PARTY

Romance and a bit of tears filled the air during the soon-to-be classic anime film screening.

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.

A LITERARY HERO HAS BEEN CROWNED

The Flash Fiction Competition was a book-flipping success. Thank you to all the amazing authors who submitted their stories.

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". 

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.

MEET MELTINGMIRROR COSPLAY 

The incredible MeltingMirror Cosplay talks to us about her first time cosplaying, tips on starting out, and who her 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.

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.

INTRODUCTION TO USING ROLL20

Here’s what happened at the awesome Introduction to using Roll20 Virtual Tabletop for Dungeons & Dragons event.

MEET STAVVY COSPLAY

Stavvy Cosplay explains the “lust” behind creating FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood cosplay.

FAILED BINGE

What do Schitt’s Creek & The Mandalorian have in common? These are some of the shows we got bored of binging.

BEST OF STUDIO GHIBLI

These are the best Ghibli films for newbies who want to explore a world of flying islands and eye-candy visuals.

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.

THE ULTIMATE NERDY SELF-CARE GUIDE

Watch feel-good films, exercise, or be a plant parent? These nerdy tips are here to make life inside and out fun again.

JANUARY PICKS

Refresh, restart, and try not roll off your seat with laughter as you read Your Best Comments this month!

2021 DISNEY+ SHOWS

Disney+ is coming strong this year so here is an easy to follow guide of what’s coming your way this year.

MEET TEMPEST COSPLAY

The Canadian cosplayer tells us about creating an explosive cosplay with My Hero Academia and New Year’s plans.

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. 

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.

MAGICAL HOLIDAY TREATS 

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

GEEKY 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 PICKS

End the year on a laughing note with Your Best Comments this month!

RECOGNIZING OUR VOLUNTEERS

To be a part of the Volunteer Team is to be a hero among heroes. Learn more about our Volunteer's role in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and attendees.

Console Personality Test

From the iconic Atari to the PS5, these are the consoles that 'allegedly' represent our birth months. 

Lydi Scott

The Canadian cosplayer tells us how she manages her “cosplans” and best-looking costume.

November Picks

Keep warm with laughter and check out Your Best Comments this month!

5 Best Animated Independent Films

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

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

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

Psychology of AMONG US

We dive deep into the psychology of playing with Among Us with loved ones.

The Mandalorian S2

With our Baby Yoda plushies in tow, we give you the low-down on what we loved or didn’t love in the new episodes.

Among Us Live Game

Here’s what happened at the awesome Among Us Live Game event.

Jamie Allan’s ILLUSIONARIUM

Step into intrigue, mystery and wonder with the world premiere of Jamie Allan’s ILLUSIONARIUM.

Most Iconic Horror 'Fits

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

Vain Virgos Cosplay

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

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.

Charlie Castle

The Canadian cosplayer tells all about his first time at Toronto Comicon and the key to making a good TikTok.

Travel with us to our fave Fantasy Worlds

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

DO IT FOR THE LIKES

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

History of Dice

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

The Suicide Squad

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

D&D Epic Adventure 

Here’s what happened at the awesome Dungeons & Dragons Epic Adventure event.

FAST FANTASY

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

FIRST HORROR FILMS

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

JAMES HOBSON/THE HACKSMITH

The Canadian YouTuber / Cosplayer tells us the cosplay he’s most proud of and gives advice to newbies.

BEHIND THE FORCE: CUTE ICON BABY YODA

The too-cute force of nature is still a mystery to fans and the public. We investigate.

DO IT FOR THE LIKES

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

THE DARK WORLD OF CURSES

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