Fan Expo Canada 2015 took place in Toronto this weekend at Metro Convention Centre, drawing at least 127k to the venue as fans were given a rare opportunity to connect with their Pop Culture favourites! Now in its 21st year, the bonanza gives fans a chance at meeting their favourite Artists, Cosplayers, Actors, in addition to screenings, purchasing rare merchandise and playing new games first. Photo Ops, Autograph Signings and Panels were held throughout the weekend, allowing a generous window of opportunity to connect. Installations were on display for upcoming Films like The Little Prince, The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 2, The Hateful Eight and more. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Drawing a large crowd this year were Harry Potter stars Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and The Phelps Twins. Fans also got a chance to see new faces at the Expo like Boxing legend Mike Tyson, Jenna Coleman (Dr. Who), Tyler Hoechlin (Teen Wolf), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot), Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal), Neve Campbell (Scream), Ming-Na Wen (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Robin Lord-Taylor (Gotham), Danny Trejo (Machete), Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter), plus returning fan favourite Norm Reedus (The Walking Dead).
As a friendly reminder this year, signs were displayed stating “Cosplay is not consent” promoting a vibe of respect among attendees, many whom utilize Fan Expo as an opportunity to fulfill their wildest fantasies of role playing as a more extraordinary version of themselves.
Our Team, including Justin Waldman, Christine Miguel and myself sat-in on a few of the Panels! Some of the more memorable quotes to come out of Fan Expo Canada 2015:
MING-NA WEN
She later jokingly publicly asked George Lucas about potentially casting her in one of the upcoming new Star Wars spinoffs or as she kidded, “whoring herself out”.
TOM FELTON
THE PHELPS TWINS
MADS MIKKELSEN
JASON MOMOA
And some Photo Ops, because like you, we’re fans too!
Jason Momoa
Via @jdubs5121: #MadsMikkelsen at @fanexpocanada, “I’ve never seen a #Bond film in my life. I had no idea what I was getting into (for #CasinoRoyale)”. #Hannibal star recently cast in #RogueOne. #StarWars #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada Thanks Marc Levy for the pic! A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Brandi Cyrus (yes, Miley‘s big sis)
A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Rupert Grint
With gorgeous #AgentsofShield star #MingNaWen at @FanExpoCanada. #MULAN #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
The Phelps Twins
Tom Felton
With #ChristianSlater, in #Toronto for #FanExpoCanada and new Showcase series, #MrRobot. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on
Danny Trejo
Christine had a chance to sit-in on a screening and panel of ADVENTURE TIME (review here) with voice talents Jeremy Shada and Tom Kenny, which can be seen on The Cartoon Network in Canada. Learn more here.
Learn all about FAN EXPO CANADA here.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Christine Miguel/Marc Levy/Justin Waldman)
VVS Films, Touchwood PR and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win a MACHETE KILLS Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack with an ultra-rare Signed Poster from Machete himself, Danny Trejo!
Official Synopsis:
Machete is conscripted into the services of the U.S. Government by the President himself in order to hunt down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.
The star-studded MACHETE KILLS stars Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Amber Heard, Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga and Mel Gibson. Yes, you read right. This is Lady Gaga‘s acting debut and her performance cannot be missed!
Official Artwork:
Watch the Trailer below:
To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Share with your Friends on Facebook and double your chances! Contest is open to Readers within Canada only.
Good luck.
VVS Films release MACHETE KILLS on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital Download and Video-on-Demand Tuesday, January 21, 2014.
Official Website: machetekills.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvsfilms
Twitter Hashtag: #MacheteKills
(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)
VVS Films, Touchwood PR and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Readers across Canada a chance to see MACHETE KILLS, the eagerly-awaited follow-up to Robert Rodriguez‘s 2009 Cult Classic MACHETE.
I’ve seen it – I laughed, I gasped, I loved! Review coming soon!
Official Synopsis:
Machete is conscripted into the services of the U.S. Government by the President himself in order to hunt down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.
The star-studded MACHETE KILLS stars Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Amber Heard, Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga and Mel Gibson. Yes, you read right. This is Lady Gaga‘s acting debut and her performance cannot be missed!
See the amazing Trailer below:
Official Artwork below:
Run of Engagement Passes will be available in Toronto only. Advance Screenings take place in October 9, 2013: Ottawa (Coliseum) and October 10, 2013: Calgary (Sunridge Spectrum), Winnipeg (Silver City – St. Vital), Vancouver (Scotiabank Theatre).
To enter, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Share on Facebook or Re-Tweet the below to double your shot:
http://www.mrwillwong.com/machetekills @MRWILLW wants us to #win Double Passes to see #MACHETEKILLS across Canada. In theatres 10/11!
Good luck, Amigos y Amigas!
VVS Films release MACHETE KILLS across Canada on Friday, October 11, 2013.
(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)
Finally! Although I’m sure many of us scoffed at the idea of a Sequel, Machete Kills, now I think I get why it was necessary after seeing this brand new Teaser Trailer for the Action-Thriller! Robert Rodrigez helms once again in this completely over-the-top, high-octane burst of adrenaline.
Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga (her acting debut!), Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Antonio Banderas, Vanessa Hudgens, Amber Heard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Charlie Sheen also star and of course Danny Trejo returns.
Watch the trailer below:
Machete Kills opens September 13, 2013 and VVS Films releases in Canada. TIFF 2013, maybe?
(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)
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