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ACTOR APPRECIATION
WE WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT AND APPRECIATE...
SOFIA BOUTELLA
APRIL 2024
She has no choice but to fight. So, are you ready for round two? Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver comes out this month and we’re celebrating by appreciating the talents of, the one and only, Sofia Boutella.
MATTHEW LILLARD
MARCH 2024
Zoinks! We can’t believe it’s already been 20 years since Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed came out. We guess the only thing to do is grab a sandwich and some Scooby Snacks while we appreciate the talents of Matthew Lillard, AKA Shaggy.
SARAH NATOCHENNY
FEBRUARY 2024
She’s Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town and she’s become a Pokémon Champion. As Ash passes the torch to the next generation of trainers with Pokémon Horizons debuting this month, we want to appreciate Sarah Natochenny who has been the voice of Ash since 2006.
VINCENT D'ONOFRIO
JANUARY 2024
To kick off the new year, we’re appreciating the talent of the one and only Vincent D’Onofrio. You know and love him as Kingpin in Daredevil, but let’s take a look at some of his other works as we get ready to binge all the episodes of Echo.
2023 APPRECIATIONS
KEN PAGE
DECEMBER 2023
T’was the nightmare before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for a... sack of bugs? To celebrate the holly, jolly season of ol’ Sandy Claws, we’re appreciating the talent of Ken Page, AKA the gambling boogieman himself: Oogie Boogie.
DAVID TENNANT
NOVEMBER 2023
Get your sonic screwdriver and allons-y, we’re going on an adventure. In honor of the release of the 60th specials, we’re appreciating the career of one of our favorite Doctors, David Tennant.
JAMES MARSTERS
OCTOBER 2023
We’re ready to rock. Or act, read an audiobook, voice a video game character... What hasn’t he done? This month, we’re appreciating the limitless talent of James Marsters AKA Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
TARA STRONG
JULY 2023
She’s brought Bubbles, Raven, Timmy, and more to life. While we appreciate Tara Strong every single day of our lives, it’s her time to shine in this month’s Actor Appreciation.
JESSIE GRELLE
JUNE 2023
Happy Pride Month! We’re celebrating by appreciating Jessie Grelle and their amazing work.
GIANCARLO ESPOSITO
MAY 2023
May the 4th be with you Jedi. Get to know Giancarlo Esposito in this month’s Actor Appreciation.
CHARLES MARTINET
APRIL 2023
It’s-a me, Charles Martinet. We’re here to spread love for the man who has been behind the iconic voices of Super Mario for decades.
GATES MCFADDEN
MARCH 2023
Get to know FAN EXPO guest and Star Trek legend Gates McFadden in this month’s Actor Appreciation.
CARL WEATHERS
FEBRUARY 2023
Greef Karga has a mission for you. Read the newest Actor Appreciation about The Mandalorian & Rocky star, Carl Weathers.
MATTHEW LEWIS
JANUARY 2023
Matthew Lewis stole our hearts as the lovable Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter franchise. Get to know more about the actor in Actor Appreciation.
2022 APPRECIATIONS
BRENDAN FRASER
DECEMBER 2022
Brendan Fraser is back & we’re so glad. Take a Deep Dive into our fave appearances by this Fandom legend.
RYAN HURST
NOVEMBER 2022
From Opie Winston to Thor, we love Ryan Hurst in everything he does. Discover why in this month’s Actor Appreciation.
CHRIS SARANDON
OCTOBER 2022
Chris Sarandon, everyone’s fave Pumpkin King, has earned a spot on our Actor Appreciation this Halloween season.
KEVIN SMITH
SEPTEMBER 2022
Grab your favorite convenience store snack & check out the amazing things Kevin Smith’s done.
ASHLEY ECKSTEIN
AUGUST 2022
Get to know Star Wars’ Ashley Eckstein before she appears at more FAN EXPO shows.
LOU FERRIGNO
JULY 2022
Best known as the first live action Hulk, Lou Ferrigno has been a fandom icon for years. Get to know the Hulk a bit better before his next FAN EXPO appearance!
MING-NA WEN
JUNE 2022
As a recent addition to the Disney trifecta club (Disney, Star Wars & Marvel), Ming-Na Wen was an obvious choice for our first edition of Actor Appreciation.