The FHQ Newsletter
Welcome to The FHQ, our monthly fan-stop for everything in the world of pop culture including TV, film, anime, horror, comics and more. This free e-newsletter spotlights talented local cosplayers, creators and our favorite comments from you, our fans! And of course, there will be chances to win cool swag, show passes to MEGACON, tickets to movie premiers and more.
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
MEET TYREEK DAVIS
Tyreek tells us about his first cosplay, his cosplans for 2021 and more!
TEAM PICKS
TEAM PICKS
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.
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.
BEST COMMENTS
BEST COMMENTS
JANUARY EDITION
Your Best Comments this month are wild and hilarious so hop on in and check 'em out.
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.
DEEP DIVE TIMELINES
DEEP DIVE TIMELINES
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.
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.
TEAM PICKS
TEAM PICKS
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.
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
MEET MEGAN JANE ART
The Orlando cosplayer details her New Year’s plans including completing “in progress” costumes.
LET'S RANK
LET'S RANK
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.
HOLIDAY DIY GUIDE
HOLIDAY DIY GUIDE
GEEKY ORNAMENTS
Is it really the holidays without Baby Yoda, Spider-Man ornaments? We didn’t think so.
FACTUALLY OBSCURE
FACTUALLY OBSCURE
HOLIDAY TREATS & MAGICAL RITUALS
Dig into how iconic fantasy authors were inspired by unique food traditions.
BEST COMMENTS
BEST COMMENTS
DECEMBER PICKS
End the year on a laughing note with Your Best Comments this month!
CREW APPRECIATION
CREW APPRECIATION
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.
Team Picks
Team Picks
Amateur Artist Hour
The HQ team attempts to draw obscure Star Trek characters going on nothing but their name. This will not go well.
Cosplayer Of The Month
Cosplayer Of The Month
Sailor Virgo Cosplay
The Orlando cosplayer details their lust for good Fullmetal Alchemist cosplay and fighting perfectionism.
FAN MEETUP RECAP
FAN MEETUP RECAP
Horror Movie Trivia
Here’s what happened at the awesome Horror Movie Trivia event.
Best Comments
Best Comments
November Picks
Keep warm with laughter and check out Your Best Comments this month!
DEEP DIVE
DEEP DIVE
What You Didn't Know (or Forgot) About Skyrim
Here’s an invaluable rundown on the little known deets on the iconic action RPG.
LET'S RANK
LET'S RANK
Favorite Fandom Feasts
From Pan’s Labyrinth to Willy Wonka, your stomach will roar to life going through this delicious list.
Factually Obscure
Factually Obscure
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.
Rendez-View
Rendez-View
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.
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
The Long and Undead History of Zombies
From Thriller to The Walking Dead, we explore the history of these treasured baddies throughout pop culture.
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
Alyson Tabbitha
The Orlando cosplayer teaches us the importance of setting deadlines and shares how her love of art got her into cosplay.
TEAM PICKS
TEAM PICKS
Horror Flick Twist Endings
The FAN EXPO team shares the unforgettable movie surprises that still haunt us.
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.
LET’S RANK
LET’S RANK
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.
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
COSPLAYER OF THE MONTH
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.
TEAM PICKS
TEAM PICKS
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.
YOUR BEST COMMENTS
YOUR BEST COMMENTS
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
History of Dice
History of Dice
From Dungeons & Dragons to Monopoly, dice have roots that span as far as Egypt and Medieval times.
DEEP DIVE
DEEP DIVE
The Suicide Squad
Bloodsport, Blackguard, Javelin, oh my! Here’s the rundown on the vast amount of characters in the new DC movie.
FAN MEETUPS
FAN MEETUPS
HARRY POTTER TRIVIA
Here’s what happened at the super "magical" Harry Potter Trivia Night.
Team Picks
Team Picks
FLICKS THAT FUEL OUR FEARS
Irrational fear R’ Us. These are the films that accidentally create our worst nightmares
Cosplayer of the Month
Cosplayer of the Month
KRISTINA MARIA
The Orlando cosplayer tells us their inspirations, advice for new fans, and day-to-day hurdles in making cosplay looks.