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A 2026 Fan Expo Brand Focus: From Portland to Vancouver…

In 2026, Fan Expo’s branding around the world show how guest lineups, venue scale, and programming choices is not very varied, but where it matters is in where they are and who’s on board. Updates on the upcoming Portland and Vancouver show.

This weekend will be the 2026 Fan Expo Portland show, and for the Canadian-side cousin, Vancouver, the tour is certainly focussed on Lord of the Rings and the Turtles. From An Evening with the Hobbits to original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with a splash of Goonies, both are slightly different from one another for good reason, availability. The State-side show is said to be roomier with room to navigate around, but that needs to be verified. Also, Gates McFadden and Walter Koenig will be appearing.

As with other Fan Expo events, some programming is placed behind additional ticketed access, a practical decision given how limited certain convention spaces can be. Even in Seattle, expansion required the construction of an entirely new building to accommodate demand. For attendees on the fence about premium panels, such as discussions with the Lord of the Rings cast reflecting on Peter Jackson’s epic productions, there is no waitlist alternative once those sessions sell out.

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Yo Ho Ho, and Break Me A Bottle of Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest!

The next generation of Ghostbusters are making sure Manhatten is safe … from pirates? Wall Street may well be in trouble.

Dark Horse Comics

Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest is an all-new adventure that is a sequel to Ghostbusters: Back in Town. Dark Horse’s continuation bridges the gap between the films Afterlife and Frozen Empire. Reviews and thoughts about each of the films can be found by clicking on these titles. And if I remember what Cheech Marin said in the original film, “Better later than never.” Although that was regarding the Titanic, perhaps pirates sailed up to old Manhattan too!

From the Press Release:

In Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest, the Ghostbusters’ increasing notoriety is throwing them for a loop. While Trevor steadies himself by trying to plan a “friendiversary” celebration for him and Lucky, Phoebe meets someone who might be a real friend instead of just a social media follower. But friendships new and old have to take a back seat to more immediate concerns when a ghostly saber summons the ghost of Captain Kidd and threatens to transform NYC into a ghostly pirate town!

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Pacific Northwest Pop Culture Convention Season Roundup! 2025 Edition

For this winter convention season, to decide whether one can attend them all can be a strain on the finances, and we offer a quick roundup on what each show offers, a partial guest lineup and much more!

Pacific Northwest Convention season guide

Throughout the Pacific Northwest, the winter convention season for pop culture enthusiasts is shaping up to be huge. The Fan Expo brand is certainly ramping their guest list up this year. Not only are they running two events in this region with a similar round up of guests appearing, but also it seems Creation Con no longer holds the monopoly on certain names! It’s about time, as I’m not fond of that organisation, since they are a for-profit business. They cater to fans who are willing to spend massive amounts of money for a show dedicated to just one series.

I favour the more open ones. Sometimes, if it doesn’t sell out, people can find tickets last minute. And while I can’t say what the shopping experience is like between both, I imagine the exhibit hall is only as good when these broad spectrum shows allow for anyone interested in vending to advertise their wares.

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[Victoria, BC] Capital City Comic Con Is Sadly Not Continuing

When Capital City Comic Con shares its name with a fandom event in Michigan, that’s not the reason why it’s been cancelled.

Capital City Comic Con Thank You Card Victoria, BC has lost another pop culture convention, and it’s not due to some fiasco. Earlier this week, Capital City Comic Con announced they are unable to continue putting on future shows and thanked the community for their support. Whatever the reasons are–to which a some Facebook posts asked–they did not disclose.

After attending and taking part in many similiar events in my home city since the 90s, I’m aware of the challenges, hurdles, and problems. In the past, I helped organize the video programming for the video screening rooms, ran role playing game sessions, and even presented a few panels. I know coordinating so everything goes off without a hitch can is not as simple as many may think.

We’re a small city, plain and simple, with perhaps a lower than average percentage who are hard core pop culture enthusiasts. And without the tourism numbers (and dollars) on top, to grow past year three is tough! That’s my theory because the geeky events I’ve attended tend to shut down at or after that cursed numerical count. Gottacon is an exception, and based on what I heard from the grapevine, the move to the Victoria Conference Center led to new difficulties; they eventually folded. Even after many long years as a local fixture, LANtasy, announced their closure.

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Netflix is Preparing for Geeked Week!

Netflix has a live event for Geeked Week and it will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Netflix Geeked Week 2024 Watch Live on YouTube, Twitch and X on Sept. 19 at 5pm PT/ 8pm ET

These days, Netflix is the go to place for a lot of geeky content. When they’re bringing back a lot of fond properties along with cultivating new takes on others, I’m always there. After Terminator Zero (review coming soon), I’m certainly hooked! Last week, they posted a trailer for its upcoming Geeked Week celebration and while what I’m anxious for seems not necessarily there, that may be because I was multitasking at the time and missed that clip. Or rather, when will Netflix Canada do something to negotiate with CTV to get Star Trek: Prodigy on air?

This year kicks off on September 16 and culminates with Geeked Week Live, an in-person fan event at 8 pm ET on September 19 in Atlanta. Expect sneak peeks, news and surprises from titles including Squid Game, Arcane, One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Don’t Move, Wednesday, Cobra Kai, Monument Valley 3, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Devil May Cry and more. Visit GeekedWeek.com to get tickets now.

Geeked Hall of Fandom Awards to Celebrate the Biggest Fans

This year, for the first time, the best fans (as voted by other fans) will be inducted into a permanent Geeked Hall of Fandom as a testament to their amazing cosplay, art, crafts and creations around Netflix Geeked titles. The fans with the most votes will be honored on stage during Geeked Week Live and presented by Netflix talent with a custom award. Voting begins September 9 on GeekedWeek.com.

Get in on the Fun with Geeked Week Activations

The week-long celebration will also include special experiences like Geeks Who Drink trivia on September 16, Atlanta-area events like Geeked Ink with creator-collab Netflix-inspired tattoos on September 18 from 11-7 pm ET at Apocalypse Tattoo in Buckhead, a Twilight of the Gods fan screening with co-creator and executive producer Zack Snyder on September 18, and event attendees can also visit the Netflix Has Games lounge to play the latest games.

The Deets on Island Fancon According to Lonnie Eckardt, An Interview

… and we have reactions from the fandom community far and wide about Island FanCom, taking place mid-april!

Lonnie Eckardt, Spokesman for Island FanCon Lonnie Eckardt has been passionate about all things pop culture for as long as he can remember. And after spending time at Northern FanCon not only as an attendee back when they first started in 2015 but also as a president in the latter years since 2021, he’s decided to bring some of that vibe to Langford, BC! This sibling event known as Island FanCon is being run by a dedicated group of individuals from this community.

As he’s no stranger to event organisation and after a decade living in the Dogpatch (a term used back in the 90s than today), it will be difficult to sway some people who have opinions about this part of Greater Victoria. But since Lonnie is up-to-date in seeing how this sleepy township has grown, he felt it was time to set up a celebration locals can like. The response has largely been positive.

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