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.

Twinfools

In this edition, Twinfools discusses all of their different fandoms and tells us about their first Cosplay as Sasuke from Naruto.

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?

GET SHIPPED

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

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.

MEET ANYAPANDA

In this edition, AnyaPanda discusses her fandoms, the first time she ever cosplayed, and gives advice to aspiring cosplayers.

MEET MAXINEART

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

REALITY TV COMPETITIONS

The team is putting it all on the table with an all-new question: which reality TV show matches your zodiac sign? Don’t miss a second because it all starts … right now.

FILMED IN CANADA

This month, to celebrate Canada Day, we’re diving into the wide catalogue of movies filmed in Canada.

STAR TREK LIFE LESSONS 

We rounded up a few valuable lessons from Star Trek that we’ve learned over the years to help us Live Long and Prosper.

GROGU'S CLASSROOM COOKIES

Get your aprons cause our test kitchen recreates the iconic blue "cookies" from The Mandalorian Season 2.

BLACK WIDOW

After months of anticipation, MARVEL’s Black Widow IS here, and so is our review.

MEET KARA JUKU

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

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.

MEET KATY DECOBRAY

In this edition, Katy Decobray remembers her first cosplay and tells us who her "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.

FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER

Here’s what happened at the awesome FATWS Meetup event.

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 ARIEL MCCREE

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

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.

WANDAVISION & MCU PHASE 4 CHAT 

There’s nothing more fun than getting a bunch of avid Marvel fans together to discuss their most and least favourite elements of a show. Check out what happened when we did just that with WandaVision.

MEET JENI LEE COSPLAY

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

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 KACHOW COS

Cosplayer extraordinaire KACHOW COS 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.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA NIGHT

A group of Potterheads put their knowledge to the test in this magical 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 Ten Li

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 Ten Li!

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.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

A delightful group of fans rung in the holidays with a do-your-worst fashion theme. Find out what happened and how you can join the next one!

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 SLYCOS 

Check out our interview with the talented Slycos! 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 FAN EXPO Vancouver? 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.

Cosplay 101

Here’s what happened at the awesome Cosplay 101 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 


Welcome fellow Dragonborns, here are 10 facts you probably didn’t know about Skyrim. And if you do, now you have another excuse to rediscover them and play again. 

5 Best Animated Independent Films 

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

Meet Kosu Cos

The BC cosplayer tells us all about how his 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.

Pumpkin Patch Cosplay Day

Here’s what happened at the awesome Pumpkin Patch Cosplay Day event. 

The Haunting of Bly Manor 

For the love of horror and horrors of love - we welcome you to the gates of Bly Manor. Upon arrival, we will show you everything there is to love about this Haunting story, and everything there is to fear. 

Most Iconic Horror 'Fits

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

Blais Cosplay

The Van-city cosplayer rises to the occasion for their first cosplay as Attack on Titan’s Eren Jaeger and shares their hopes for the future. 

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.

Lex Mayson

In this new edition, Lex tells us why bleach is awesome and also why your costume doesn’t need to be perfectly canon. Plus find out how you can join a Fan Meetup with Lex.

Fantasy Worlds

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

SEPTEMBER PICKS

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

Everything You Need to Know

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

Second Look

Here’s what happened at the awesome SECOND LOOK! ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ event.

FAST FANTASY

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

TEAM PICKS: HORROR FEAR FUEL

Irrational fear R’ Us. These are the films that accidentally create our worst nightmares

JODELLE FERLAND COSPLAY

This time around with the wondrous cosplayer we learn about what they want to achieve through cosplay.

FACTUALLY OBSCURE: CURSES

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

BEST COMMENTS: AUGUST

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

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?