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.

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.

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.

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.

PLANET MORTIS, EXPLAINED 

You probably know a lot about Naboo or Alderaan, but how much do you know about Mortis? Check out our video Deep Dive to learn all about this The Clone Wars planet.

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.  

Jeff Jenkins

In this edition, Jeff Jenkins discusses their cosplay photography & their favorite projects they've worked on.

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. 

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.

Best in Show Winners

In this edition, the winners of the Denver Cosplay Craftsmanship Cup discuss their Best in Show win and tell us about picking their group Cosplay!

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.

Who's Coming to Dinner?

There’s no way a celebrity would come to your Thanksgiving dinner, right? That’s not stopping our FHQ team, who are revealing their one dream dinner guest in Team Picks.

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.

Cassandra Cosplays

In this edition, Cassandra Cosplays tells us all about their best advice for new cosplayers.

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.

Wish

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

September 2021

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

Best Movie Fashion Looks

Sometimes the fashion in shows and movies can be the true scene-stealer. In this month’s Team Picks, we discuss our favorite fashion moments in pop culture.

Spider-Man Movie Villains

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

From iconic voice actors to amazing cosplay talent, there was no shortage of awesome events at MEGACON Orlando. We’ve recapped some of our favorites for you.  

Missed the MEGACON Orlando After Party? We’ve got you covered! Check out our recap of the best parties in town hosted by Moshi Moshi Productions.

Winner Edition

In this edition, we talk with Miss Taurus Cosplay, winner of the MEGACON Orlando Cosplay Craftsmanship Cup about their looks & learn more about who they are!

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?

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 fav moments from the show.

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?

STAR TREK LESSONS

In honor of William Shatner, George Takei, and Brent Spiner coming to MEGACON Orlando 2021, 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.

ROAD TRIP BUDDY

We know that a road trip is only as good as the company you bring, which is why we’ve picked our top fictional companions to join us on our fictional trip.

SCIENCE OF

Learn about The Science Of, the non-profit that uses pop culture to make STEM accessible and engaging to all audiences, before meeting them at MEGACON.

MEGACON ORLANDO 2021 COSPLAY GUESTS

In this edition, we chat with the incredible Cosplayer guests heading to MEGACON Orlando 2021. Featuring Kaye Cosplay, Claude Xavier, Casey Renee Cosplay, Jillea, MEGAChromatic, Luckygrim, Just Yeliz, Cassandra Ariel, and Mark Knight Rises.

BLACK WIDOW

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

THE CONJURING 3

Is The Conjuring 3 really that scary? We reviewed the new movie from the supernatural horror series.

PRIDE RECIPE

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

JUNE EDITION

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

MEET VENUS ENVY

In this edition, Venus Envy discusses the similarities and differences between drag and cosplay and gives advice to anyone just starting out in their drag career.

BEST LEAGUE OF LEGENDS CHAMPS FOR BEGINNERS

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

VAMP

We’re shining the spotlight on VAMP and giving you a sneak peek of what to expect at MEGACON Orlando 2021.

THE WORLD OF POKÉMON SNAP

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

221BDISNEY (EMILY) 

In this edition, 221bdisney (Emily) discusses her passion for storytelling 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.  

INVINCIBLE

We review Invincible in all of its superpowered and gory splendor. 

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ZOMBIE MOVIE?

*Uuugghhhhh* Ahem, we mean, in anticipation of ‘Army of the Dead,’ the FAN EXPO Team picks their all-time fave zombie flicks.

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!

MEET BRI ROSE

The Orlando cosplayer talks about joining a whole new cosplay world with The Little Mermaid’s Ariel.

HOBBIT PERSONALITY

The HQ team figures out which hobbit most resembles our personality: Sam, Frodo, Merry, or Pippin.  

VIRTUAL Q&A WITH TAYA MILLER & BRAD R LAMBERT 

Taya Miller and Brad R Lambert joined FAN MEETUPS Orlando for an epic virtual Q&A.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EDITION

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

THE LONG HISTORY OF HOBBITS

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

ULTIMATE MCU PRINCE

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

THE MUSIC OF DISNEY ON BROADWAY

The Dr. Phillips Center presented a very magical night with The Music of Disney on Broadway! 

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

MEET LEXI VAUGHAN COSPLAY

The Orlando cosplayer talks about the epic process it took to cosplay Frozen’s Elsa.

COSPLAY CONVERSATION WITH MEGAN JANE

Fans were webbed up with awesome tips from the cosplayer and her love for MJ from Spider-Man.

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.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER

During Frontyard Festival™, presented by AdventHealth, you'll love live entertainment, unique experiences, and dinner and drinks delivered to your socially distant box.

GAME TO MOVIE ADAPTATIONS

What classifies as a 'good' movie, or even a 'good' game for that matter. In this month's Let's Rank we break down the highs and lows of Hollywood's recent game to movie adaptations. Prepare for a system update. 

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 MARI

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

BOOK SPEEDRUN

We’ve all had books that pulled us in and hooked us so hard that we couldn’t put them down. Here are the books that kept us reading and reading and reading until the very end.

PIXAR TRIVIA

Here’s what happened at the awesome Pixar Trivia event. 

MEET TYREEK DAVIS

Tyreek tells us about his first cosplay, his cosplans for 2021 and more!

CHARACTER REFRESH

A new year means a new chance for some of these characters stories to be told again, but better this time. We’ve got some ideas on how to do that, so here they are in this month’s picks: Character Refresh. 

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.

JANUARY EDITION

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

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.

BATMAN BEYOND

This month marks the 22nd anniversary of the debut of Batman Beyond a Warner Bros. Animation series produced in conjunction with DC Comics. Time to DEEP DIVE into the mythos behind the critically acclaimed series.

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.

EPIC HOLIDAY SHOWDOWN

The Grinch VS. Santa. The FAN EXPO team determines once and for all which of these holiday titans would win in a fight.

MEET MEGAN JANE ART

The Orlando cosplayer details her New Year’s plans including completing “in progress” costumes.

2020’S BEST POP CULTURE TRENDS 

Here are the some of the best moments of 2020.  From Among Us to TV reunions, these trends kept our spirits high.

GEEKY ORNAMENTS

Is it really the holidays without Baby Yoda, Spider-Man ornaments? We didn’t think so.

HOLIDAY TREATS & MAGICAL RITUALS 

Dig into how iconic fantasy authors were inspired by unique food traditions.

DECEMBER PICKS 

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

RECOGNIZING OUR CREW

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

Amateur Artist Hour

The HQ team attempts to draw obscure Star Trek characters going on nothing but their name. This will not go well.

Sailor Virgo Cosplay

The Orlando cosplayer details their lust for good Fullmetal Alchemist cosplay and fighting perfectionism.

Horror Movie Trivia

Here’s what happened at the awesome Horror Movie Trivia event.

November Picks

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

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

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

Favorite Fandom Feasts

From Pan’s Labyrinth to Willy Wonka, your stomach will roar to life going through this delicious list.

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.

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.

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. 

The Long and Undead History of Zombies

From Thriller to The Walking Dead, we explore the history of these treasured baddies throughout pop culture.

Alyson Tabbitha

The Orlando cosplayer teaches us the importance of setting deadlines and shares how her love of art got her into cosplay.

Horror Flick Twist Endings

The FAN EXPO team shares the unforgettable movie surprises that still haunt us.  

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.

Taya Miller

In this new edition, Taya Miller shares when she felt like she first “belonged” in the cosplay community and why My Hero Academia is important to her.

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.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA 

Here’s what happened at the super "magical" Harry Potter Trivia Night.

FLICKS THAT FUEL OUR FEARS

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

KRISTINA MARIA

The Orlando cosplayer tells us their inspirations, advice for new fans, and day-to-day hurdles in making cosplay looks.

FAST FANTASY

On the 20th anniversary of the animated sci-fi film, Chattermouth investigates if it's worth re-discovering.

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? 

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