There’s smaller sized events such as our own city’s Tsukino Con (Feb 23-25) and in Tacoma, Anime Washington (Jan 27-28)–but what happened to the Capital City Comic Con? Apparently, they’re taking a long break after the 2022 show which took place over the Autumn month. They’re currently involved in separate endeavours to stay busy, and when Cherry Bomb Toys recently relocated to new digs and are still figuring out how to get their National Toy Museum of Canada displays to look sharp, I suspect locals will just have to be patient.
In this round-up, what’s presented is a highlight reel of the talents touring. For Fan Expo at Terminal City, I’m loving that they are on top of what’s hot on television. With Ashoka being the best of the Star Wars televised series, and having a little crossover with the animated Rebels, to see Eman Esfandi and Diana Lee Inosanto together at both the Portland and Vancouver (BC) shows is particularly exciting. Adam Savage is also coming to town, and for fans of Danny Trejo, these four talents are whom I think are the talents to meet! A returning favourite includes Bruce Campbell and all I can say regarding the group representing the television series Charmed, where’s Alyssa Milano?
And for those uncertain for which event to go to, Elijah Wood will be appearing at both! At Emerald City Comic Con, he’ll be reunited with Sean Astin and there’ll be hobbitses to enjoy. Also, former Time Lord Jodie Whittaker will be talking about her time with Doctor Who.
And fan favourites like Dante Basco and Jeremy Shada will be present. Recently announced is Chris Evans (Captain America). Although it took a while for this state-side event to mention the huge names, and anyone hard-pressed on which show to go to can have some comfort in what I’ve noticed over the years. As long as you’re patient, a lot of these names are bound to come back! That’s because Chris Lloyd and Christina Ricci appeared at Fan Expo Vancouver in the years prior, albeit separately, and now they’re together at this state-side event as part of an Addams Family reunion.
The Screen Actor’s Guild strike during the summer and autumn months might have had an effect on conventions during and also in the plans to come. Whether it did nor not doesn’t seem to matter too much as the lineups are good. Only time will tell if there’s last minute cancellations; after all, these talents may be called to set and all fans can do is wait for next year, or another show for them to appear.