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Factually Obscure
Factually Obscure
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.
Let's Rank
Let's Rank
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.
Team Picks
Team Picks
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.
GEEKY ASTROLOGY
GEEKY ASTROLOGY
D&D Edition
Roll a D20 and discover which D&D class matches your personality.
Cosplayer of the Month
Cosplayer of the Month
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.
Let's Rank
Let's Rank
MORTAL KOMBAST KAST
Revel in our ranking of 2021’s upcoming MK competitors. Who will win the tournament? Let's find out.
Team Picks
Team Picks
INSPIRATIONAL FICTIONAL WOMEN
In honour of International Women's Day earlier this month, we're sharing the fictional women who've inspired us.
FAN MEETUPS RECAP
FAN MEETUPS RECAP
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.
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
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.
Factually Obscure
Factually Obscure
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN COMICS
Marvel at the past and present of heroines like Wonder Woman, Storm, and how they inspire readers today.
Geeky Astrology
Geeky Astrology
LANTERN CORPS EDITION
Let your horoscope shine bright and discover which Lantern ring fits your personality.
FEBRUARY 2021 EDITION
Let's Rank
Let's Rank
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.
Geeky Astrology
Geeky Astrology
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".
Cosplayer of the Month
Cosplayer of the Month
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.
Team Picks
Team Picks
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.
DEEP DIVE
DEEP DIVE
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.
FAN MEETUP RECAPS
FAN MEETUP RECAPS
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!
COSTUME CHAT
COSTUME CHAT
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.
JANUARY 2021 EDITION
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 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!
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
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!
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 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.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
RECOGNIZING OUR VOLUNTEERS
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a volunteer for FAN EXPO Vancouver? 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
Rendez-View The Mandalorian
Rendez-View The Mandalorian
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: Why Our Brains Love Gaming
Factually Obscure: Why Our Brains Love Gaming
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.
Best Comments: November
Best Comments: November
November Picks
Your Best Comments this month are scarily funny so hop on in and check 'em out.
DEEP DIVE: What You Didn't Know (or Forgot) About Skyrim
DEEP DIVE: What You Didn't Know (or Forgot) About Skyrim
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.
LET'S RANK: 5 Best Animated Independent Films
LET'S RANK: 5 Best Animated Independent Films
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 November
Cosplayer Of The Month November
Meet Kosu Cos
The BC cosplayer tells us all about how his first cosplay and gives advice to cosplayers who are just starting out.
Team Picks: Video Game Console Zodiac
Team Picks: Video Game Console Zodiac
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
Pumpkin Patch Cosplay Day
Here’s what happened at the awesome Pumpkin Patch Cosplay Day event.
Rendez-View
Rendez-View
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.
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
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.
TEAM PICKS
TEAM PICKS
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.
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.