FAN EXPO CANADA returns AUG 22-24, 2008 - Canada's biggest comic event

[Kevin Boyd]

The new, updated website launched on Monday here:

 

http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo2008/

 

 

AUGUST 22-24, 2008

METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE

Toronto, Canada

 

I'm here to promote the COMIC BOOK EXPO aspect of Fan Expo Canada.

 

On the website you'll find information about Fan Expo and all of the various aspects, including the COMIC BOOK EXPO.

 

As a whole, Fan Expo Canada is one of the largest events of it's kind in North America. Last year's attendance of 43,000 fans was another record for the event.

 

If you are interested in exhibiting as a vendor or as a creator / publisher then you should review the Exhibitor information kits that pertain to your area of interest:

 

For Small Press / Artist Alley:

http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo2008/exhibitors/2008_SMALLPRESSINDY_KIT.pdf

 

For Comic Book Retailers:

http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo2008/exhibitors/2008_COMIC_RETAILER_KIT.pdf

 

General Corporate Information Kit for Exhibitors:

http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo2008/exhibitors/2008_CORPORATE_KIT.pdf

 

Professionals interested in being guests of the Comic Book Expo should contact me at Kevin@hobbystar.com for information and we can work with you to make you a part of the show.

 

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GUESTS FOR 2008 WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MAY 15, 2008 --- CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR!

 

The COMIC BOOK EXPO has been host to many of the comic book industry's top professionals since it's inception, and 2008 will be no exception.

 

I wish I could tell you who we've booked now, but we're saving everything up for the big rollout in May. I'm VERY confidant that you will be happy with this year's list.

 

Finally, if you have any questions or concerns or recommendations about how to make your experiences at the COMIC BOOK EXPO more enjoyable, we'll be checking this thread on a regular basis to answer questions and consider your suggestions.

 

Thanks,

Kevin Boyd

Comic Book Expo Event Coordinator, Fan Expo Canada

kevin@hobbystar.com

 

 

 

[Kevin Boyd]

Less than a week until the 2008 Comic Book Expo guest names are released!

The big announcement willl be on Thursday, May 15th!

[Kevin Boyd]

Sci-Fi Expo Featured Guests Announced Today!

 

BUZZ ALDRIN

Apollo 11 Astronaut

Historical Icon of the 20th Century

 

KATE MULGREW

Captain Kathryn Janeway

Star Trek: Voyager

 

EDWARD JAMES OLMOS

Admiral William Adama

Battlestar Galactica

 

BRENT SPINER

Lt. Cmdr. Data

Star Trek:The Next Generation

 

MICHAEL ROSENBAUM

Lex Luthor

Smallville

 

SEAN ASTIN

Samwise “Sam” Gamgee

Lord Of The Rings

 

LAURA VANDERVOORT

Kara Zor-El (Supergirl)

Smallville

 

JAMIE BAMBER

Lee “Apollo” Adama

Battlestar Galactica

 

RENEE O’CONNOR

Gabrielle

Xena:Warrior Princess

 

KRISTY SWANSON

Buffy Summers

Buffy The Vampire Slayer (film)

 

JEREMY BULLOCH

Boba Fett

Star Wars

 

Special Guests

 

HENRY WINKLER

The Fonz

Happy Days

 

Special Appearances By

AMIRA SA’ID

Slave Leia Live! Professional Dancer

 

THE 501st LEGION

 

http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo2008/scifi/guests.html

 

[Jason Truong]

Very nice Sci-Fi list!

[Kevin Boyd]

Thanks! Wait until you see the Comic Book Expo guest list!

 

I was just looking it over a few minutes ago and I'm STUNNED at who is coming this year. This is going to be one of the biggest Comic Book Expos ever! I don't know if anyone is going to die, but a few people may experience heart problems. If you have a weak heart you should consult with a physician before reading it.

 

Only two days until we let the cat out of the bag! Be prepared!

[Dollarbill]

Real nice list of actors.

[Pirate]

please oh please let it be Gary Frank

[Kevin Boyd]

I'd love to meet Gary Frank. He's doing some outstanding work on Action Comics right now.

[Rodey]

Rob Lifield

[seanfingh]

Rob Lifield

 

http://grotesqueanatomy.blogspot.com/2004/05/now-thats-grotesque-anatomy.html

 

 

[Pirate]

Thanks! Wait until you see the Comic Book Expo guest list!

 

I was just looking it over a few minutes ago and I'm STUNNED at who is coming this year. This is going to be one of the biggest Comic Book Expos ever! I don't know if anyone is going to die, but a few people may experience heart problems. If you have a weak heart you should consult with a physician before reading it.

 

Only two days until we let the cat out of the bag! Be prepared!

 

The only person who could make my heart stop is John Byrne

[MutantKeys]

That would be nuts!

[Kevin Boyd]

John Byrne would be pretty cool.

[nickwire]

i would poop salad if wrightson was coming

[Tiziano]

That would be nuts!

 

 

 

The wait is almost over!!!!

[Kevin Boyd]

Just one hour+ away.

 

But before that happens, I see that the dates to the next 2 Toronto ComiCON 1-days shows have been announced on the site already:

 

- Sunday, November 30, 2008 Guest TBA

 

- Sunday, February 1, 2009 Guest TBA

 

 

[MutantKeys]

The suspense is killing me

[VintageComics]

You coming if it's Byrne?

 

[Kevin Boyd]

Since there's nothing else going on in August con-wise, he should come anyway. It's only an hour+ flight from NY.

[MutantKeys]

If I can get my passport, then yes ...