Fan Expo Canada Toronto 2026 was one for the books, literally! With hours extended due to overwhelming demand, attendance numbers were on target for a record-smashing success. The four-day event which takes place at Metro Toronto Convention Centre typically draws about 130k people in a celebration of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Canada. This in fact, is Canada’s largest event event of its kind, and also the third largest Pop Culture event in North America. You had to be there!

The starpower this year was unmatch, definitely helping boost interest in the event even further than the buzz it gets. Names like John Cena, Mark Hamill, Alan Ritchson, Mel Gibson, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Denise Richards, Brenton Thwaites, Mr. T and several more, graced us with their presence this year.

Comic fans also got a chance to meet their favourite Artists and order commissioned pieces, there was a fantastic array hard-to-find merchandise available for purchase across both North and South buildings of the Centre, and better and more immersive than ever were activations including ones for upcoming films The Hunger Games: Sunrise on The Reaping, tiff ’26 selection The Stunt Driver, and Godzilla Minus One. The Disney Consumer Products activation immersed fans into the worlds of Toy Story, Spider-Man, and Star Wars, giving them the chance to get professional-quality photo shoots with props! eBay made their presence felt with wizards randomly popping-up throughout the convention, stamping passports for attendees, which gave them a chance to get site-wide credits to shop.

Some highlights from the event:

Fan Expo Canada Toronto‘s hottest ticket Photo Op this year – one day only – definitely was John Cena, who draw a large crowd, requiring an allocated room specifically for him. And we get why! Sporting a T-Shirt and Shorts, Cena was candid and friendly with his adoring fans, making them feel “cen” and heard!

PANELS

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS with MAY HONG AND JI-YOUNG YOO

May Hong, who voices Mira in this two-time Oscar-winning Animated Feature told the audience that her biggest inspiration is Hank Azaria, calling him “such an icon”. On what she’s most excited to try in this visit to Canada, she reveals, “I want ketchup chips!”.

Ji-Young Yoo, who voices Zoey says recalls a very long audition process for the Film, as the Creators kept adding scenes and admits she only realized at the end of her work on it, “Wait! We just made a musical!”.

MEL GIBSON

The double Oscar-winner teased the audience at his panel that LETHAL WEAPON 5 might have him helming, with Danny Glover reprising his role.

He recalls a time he chat with Kevin Costner who gave him the advice to “go big”, and Gibson ran with that, channeling this into his iconic Braveheart performance, which won him an Oscar as Director.

STARSHIP TROOPERS REUNION

Dean Norris who plays Commanding Officer, reflects on the cult favourite film’s iconic co-ed shower scene, joking “The world’s a better place because of the shower scene”. He also adds context to one of the Film’s most memorable lines “You sucked his brains dry”, which was an homage to David Cronenberg and Scanners.

Denise Richards reveals that she gets a lot of flack to this day for her character Carmen Ibanez leaving Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien). She indicates that her character broke-up with him to protect him. She identifies a lot with her character, who is career-driven.

FRANK MILLER & KLAUS JANSON

Frank Miller, Comic Artist, explains his controversial move to add Superman to his iconic The Dark Knight Returns book, saying simply “Because I could”. The only equal opponent Batman could have is Superman.

Klaus Janson, Comic Artist, reveals that Miller had an option of keeping him on and kept him and feels the work they did together over three years on Daredevil was phenomenal.

X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES

Randall Carpenter who voices Mystique reveals that Fan Expo Canada is her first ever fan convention, and because she’s a big family person, hearing fan stories of childhood memories of the series, has extra-special significance to her.

George Buza who voices Beast/Dr. Hank McCoy, calling his character a “cold, calculating scientist and a proponent of the movement of co-existence between humankind and mutants”. He recalls a pivotal turning point for his character on the series where he was reduced to a puddle of tears, after falling in love, he comes more human than mutant.

THE GOONIES

The Cast of Goonies reunited and were asked the fun question, what Ice Cream flavour they’d want to be. Sean Astin reveals his favourite Ice Cream flavour is Mint Chip. Corey Feldman says his is Pralines & Cream. Kerri Green says hers is Strawberry.

In case you missed it, or already are missing it, Fan Expo Canada Toronto returns August 26–29, 2027. Mark your calendars.

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Cineplex Pictures release Mel Gibson‘s FLIGHT RISK, starring Mark Wahlberg, in theatres January 24, 2025 Today we present a new Trailer!

Directed by: Mel Gibson
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, Topher Grace, Monib Abhat, Atanas Srebrev
Synopsis: In this high-stakes suspense thriller, Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg (Actor in a Supporting Role, 2006 – The Departed) plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.

About Cineplex Pictures
Cineplex Pictures, a division of Cineplex, is a distributor of a wide range of genre films. Recent titles include The Strangers: Chapter 1, The Queen of My Dreams, The Boy and the Heron, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, SAW X, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, and John Wick: Chapter 4.

Quiver Distribution and Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to attend the Toronto Premiere of THE BANDIT, which is based on a true story. Director Allan Unger will be in-attendance doing a Q&A! Premiere takes place at Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP on September 19, 2022 at 7pm.

Synopsis:

After escaping a Michigan prison, a charming career criminal assumes a new identity in Canada and goes on to rob a record 59 banks and jewelry stores while being hunted by a police task force. Based on the true story of The Flying Bandit. Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert and Mel Gibson star.

To enter for a chance to win tickets to be on the Guest List at this Premiere, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK. You also may RT the Contest Tweet below.

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BANDIT arrives in theatres, digital and on-demand September 23, 2022.

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Check-out this brand-new Trailer for BANDIT, starring Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert and Mel Gibson!

Synopsis:

In 1985, Gilbert Galvan Jr (Josh Duhamel), a charming career criminal, escapes from a US prison in Michigan and crosses the border into Canada where he assumes the identity Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with Andrea (Elisha Cuthbert), a caring social worker he can’t provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he’s exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub him The Flying Bandit. Addicted to the rush and money that provides his double life, Robert eventually turns to loanshark and reputed gangster Tommy Kay (Mel Gibson) for bigger opportunities. But with Robert’s notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sights of a ruthless detective (Nestor Carbonell) who will stop at nothing to bring him down.

Vortex Media release BANDIT digitally and on-demand September 23, 2022.

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Mel Gibson is back in FORCE OF NATURE, coming soon!

Synopsis:

The legendary Mel Gibson stars in this edge-of-your-seat action-thriller that explodes during a violent Category 5 hurricane. As disgraced cop Cardillo (Emile Hirsch, Into the Wild) races to evacuate an apartment building, he comes across Dr. Troy (Kate Bosworth, Superman Returns) and her retired detective father, Ray (Mel Gibson, Braveheart). When a murderous gang of thieves arrives to rob a wealthy tenant, they must join forces to battle the criminals and escape with their lives before the entire city is deep underwater.

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Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Screening of DADDY’S HOME 2! Screenings take place in Toronto + Montreal Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

Synopsis:
In the sequel to the 2015 global smash, father and stepfather, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell), have joined forces to provide their kids with the perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty‘s old-school, macho Dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad’s ultra-affectionate and emotional Dad (John Lithgow) arrive just in time to throw the holiday into complete chaos.

Trailer:

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Paramount Pictures Canada release DADDY’S HOME 2 Friday, November 10, 2017.

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More daddys, more problems! We loved DADDY’S HOME… but are you ready for more daddy drama? See the new Trailer for DADDY’S HOME 2!

Synopsis:

In the sequel to the 2015 global smash, father and stepfather, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) have joined forces to provide their kids with t he perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty’s old-school, macho Dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad’s ultra-affectionate and emotional Dad (John Lithgow) arrive just in time to throw the holiday into complete chaos.

See the Trailer:

Paramount Pictures Canada release DADDY’S HOME Friday, November 10, 2017.

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Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win a HACKSAW RIDGE Prize Pack!  Packs include Run-of-Engagement Passes, a St. John’s Ambulance Kit, an official T-Shirt and Posters! Directed by Mel Gibson, the Film stars Teresa Palmer, Andrew Garfield, Luke Bracey and Vince Vaughn.

Synopsis:

The film depicts the true-life heroic story of American soldier Desmond Doss who saved 75 men serving as a medic in WWII all while refusing to hold a gun because of his personal beliefs as a conscientious objector.

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See the swag:

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Elevation Pictures release HACKSAW RIDGE on Friday, November 4, 2016.

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Elevation Pictures + Mr. Will want to take Readers to see Venice Film Festival selection HACKSAW RIDGE, directed by Mel Gibson and starring Andrew Garfield.

Screenings take place on in the following cities Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Halifax.

Synopsis:

The film depicts the true-life heroic story of American soldier Desmond Doss who saved 75 men serving as a medic in WWII all while refusing to hold a gun because of his personal beliefs as a conscientious objector.

Trailer:

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Elevation Pictures release HACKSAW RIDGE on Friday, November 4, 2016.

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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.

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