![]() “Now more than ever, that purpose is just so important because we haven’t been able to do that for two years. “The genesis of these events is to offer an opportunity and a safe space for people to come and celebrate their fandom together. “It’s been a long time coming,” Moyes said. (Courtesy of FAN EXPO HQ)Īs events return, giving everyone a sense of normalcy, Moyes expects Northeast Ohio pop-culture fans to roar at the upcoming FAN EXPO Cleveland. Specifically, due to the nature of these events, it’s about being together.” Cosplay is a big component of Fan Expo events such as this weekend’s Fan Expo Cleveland. “There’s this sense of kinship and connection that’s very important and can’t be duplicated through the digital medium. “Some of the greatest things happen on the show floor when you bump into someone who is dressed in the same costume or dressed in the same universe,” Moyes said. ![]() In addition to celebrities and anime voiceover actors, FAN EXPO Cleveland boasts hundreds of exhibitors, creators and cosplayers as well as special-interest programming, meet-and-greets and kids zones. “Also, I believe (Smith’s) ‘Clerks 3’ is due to drop anytime, so it’s exciting to see them in anticipation of that, as well.” “The ‘Clerks’ lineup is quite noteworthy,” Moyes said. It’s the latter that Moyes said is extra special just for Cleveland fans. “That being said, at Fan EXPO HQ, we really cater to all types of fandom.” He’s such a great classically trained actor - you’re always going to get a great connection to him both when he’s on stage but also when you have that opportunity for photo ops and autographs. “It really doesn’t get much better than William Shatner, especially since he’s still so relevant. One of the highlights of FAN EXPO Cleveland is the highly anticipated appearance of William Shatner of “Star Trek” fame. ![]() “It’s that community and passion for coming back together and celebrating fandom.” “As I see these conventions come back, the stars of the show are really the fans,” said FAN EXPO HQ Vice President Andrew Moyes, calling from Toronto. The pop culture-centric affair, formerly called Wizard World Comic Con, is scheduled from April 29 through May 1 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is a big, complex, emotionally impactful end to entertaining trilogy | Movie review Related Articlesĭirector Matt Reeves’ exquisitely noirish vision for ‘The Batman’ feels overdue | Movie review Similar to the multiple-multiverse Spider-Mans seen in the recent Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” fans can expect to see cosplay gone wild at the upcoming FAN EXPO Cleveland.
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