The C2E2 2023 Hotel Block is Now Open
Convention culture has found itself overlapping with party culture as more conventions have embraced the demand for nightlife, from...
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Annie Banks
- Nov 16
- 3 min
A Christmas Story Christmas (2022) Review
The now-popular 1983 holiday classic A Christmas Story contributed to the rise of Midwestern pre-teen boys becoming Christmas movie icons...
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Annie Banks
- Nov 15
- 3 min
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) Review
Writer-director Rian Johnson's 2019 whodunnit hit Knives Out challenged the conventions of how a murder mystery unfurls while using the...
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Annie Banks
- Nov 10
- 2 min
C2E2 2023 is Now Accepting Applications for Panels, Show Floor Features
Conventions have earned their appeal by offering a space for specific niche communities to celebrate a common interest or cause, and over...
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Annie Banks
- Nov 8
- 2 min
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Review
Writer-director Ryan Coogler's Black Panther was a meaningful push for BIPOC visibility in comic book film and television media as the...
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Annie Banks
- Nov 4
- 2 min
C2E2 2023 Opens Media Registration, Introduces New Content Creator Badge
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, endearingly referred to by the acronym C2E2, embraces the excitement of a springtime return....
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Annie Banks
- Oct 5
- 2 min
Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Tickets are Now On Sale
Fan Expo Chicago 2023 is already gearing up for its sequential convention following the success of its initial Windy City debut. Formally...
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Annie Banks
- Aug 20
- 2 min
Natural Moving Cosplay Ear and Tail Company Cosgear to Vend at Fan Expo Canada 2022
Founded in Norway after being established in 2018, Cosgear was inspired by the idea of becoming a globally recognized leading brand in...
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Annie Banks
- Aug 11
- 2 min
'Harley Quinn' Season 4 Renewal Allegedly Confirmed
Following the unprecedented cancellation of Leslie Grace's Batgirl film and the anxiety looming over the future of Warner Bros....
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Annie Banks
- Aug 1
- 2 min
ReedPop Reveals C2E2 2023 Dates
Up until its 2020 showcase in the Windy City, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo has reserved the McCormick Place in the springtime...
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Annie Banks
- Aug 1
- 3 min
C2E2 2022 Parking, Transportation, Directions, and Shuttle Guide
The excitement of planning for a trip to a convention may overlook the most important aspect of it all - getting to the convention center...
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Annie Banks
- Jul 30
- 3 min
C2E2 2022 Show Floor Guides Ease to Pre-Con Stress
Conventions of any shape or size may feel daunting and ambitious from the outside in, and a convention center brimming with showgoers and...
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Annie Banks
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Marvel Comics Hosts Portfolio Reviews at C2E2 2022
As it claims in its namesake, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo transforms into an interactive playground for the comic book...
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Annie Banks
- Jul 23
- 2 min
Cosplay Central Crown Championships Global Final Returns to C2E2 in Spring 2023
ReedPOP has evolved the stakes of cosplay to a competitive level through their Cosplay Central Crown Championships series. Their...
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Annie Banks
- Jul 23
- 3 min
4 Pieces of Must-Buy C2E2 2022 Merch That Can't Be Found Anywhere Else
Conventions have been likened to the concept of a "rummage sale without a place to sit," and while there are hundreds of vendors...
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Annie Banks
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Fan Expo Chicago to Return in 2023, Sets Late Summer Dates
After celebrating 50 years of comic book conventions in Chicago, Ill., Fan Expo has successfully concluded its return to the Windy City...
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Annie Banks
- Jul 4
- 2 min
C2E2 2022 Offers Popverse Memberships
As the levels of comfortability concerning gathering within large crowds in close contact have called for greater accommodation, ReedPOP...
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Annie Banks
- Jul 4
- 3 min
Fan Expo Chicago 2022 Adds 'Community Zone' to Convention Hall
Comic conventions have presented themselves as a space of inclusion for fandom for all; from anime and cosplay to gaming and comics,...
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Annie Banks
- Jun 27
- 2 min
C2E2 2022 Adds New Entertainment Guests to Lineup
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo has announced its annual return to the Chicago lake shore, and as the convention takes on the...
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Annie Banks
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Fan Expo Chicago 2022 Offers Exclusive Merchandise, Introduces SuperFan Rewards
Formerly Wizard World, Fan Expo has revitalized a cultural interest in comic conventions throughout North America. Their reputation...
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Annie Banks
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Fan Expo Brings Special Events to Chicago 2022 Convention
Fan Expo prepares to initiate its first-ever Chicago event following the acquisition of Wizard World conventions across the United...
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Annie Banks
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Fan Expo Chicago 2022 Offers Chance to Win Gift Packs
Fan Expo Chicago attendees are given more to look forward to as the convention prepares to welcome conventiongoers to its inaugural...
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Annie Banks
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Fan Expo Chicago 2022 to Present Masters Of Cosplay Grand Prix: The Windy City Qualifier
Fan Expo Chicago prepares to introduce Fan Expo conventions to the Midwest as it celebrates 50 years of pop culture and entertainment...
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Annie Banks
- Jun 11
- 2 min
Crown Championships of Cosplay to Return at C2E2 2022
Cosplay has been one of the many spectacles found at any comic convention, though the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo elevates...
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Annie Banks
- Jun 11
- 2 min
Fan Expo Chicago Celebrates 50 Years of Fandom
Nostalgia '72 was the foundation of the Midwest comic convention scene and established the Donald E. Stephens as the epicenter for...
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Annie Banks
- May 18
- 2 min
Fan Expo Chicago 2022 Introduce Main Attractions to Show Floor
Fan Expo celebrates 50 years of the comic convention industry by launching its first-ever show in Chicago, Illinois. Nostalgia '72...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Apr 28
- 1 min
'Top Gun: Maverick' is a "Triumph for the Ages" According to First Reviews
The long awaited film, Top Gun: Maverick, screened at CinemaCon this week and critics were blown away!!! If you were concerned (like we...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Mar 31
- 1 min
Podcasters Take Center Stage at Fan Expo Events All Over The Country
Fan Expo is shining the spotlight on content creators for the first time and they want YouTubers and Podcasters from all over the country...
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Annie Banks
- Mar 29
- 2 min
'Moon Knight' REVIEW - Lonely is a Man Without Love
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to build upon its expanding live-action canon as it introduces one of the comics' most enigmatic,...
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Annie Banks
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Star Wars Celebration Announces First Guests for 2022 Return
A three-year hiatus could stifle the anxiously-awaited return of Star Wars Celebration as it prepares to once again gather Star Wars fans...
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Annie Banks
- Mar 27
- 3 min
C2E2 2022 to Introduce '3 Worlds, 3 Moons' Event
As the 2022 Chicago Entertainment and Comic Expo finds itself returning to the Windy City, they are determined to introduce new,...
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Annie Banks
- Mar 27
- 2 min
C2E2 Announces First Entertainment Guests for 2022 Event
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo is fully preparing for its 2022 comeback after returning to the McCormick Place in late 2021. As...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Mar 21
- 1 min
'Morbius' is Being Called "Disappointing" by Hollywood Insiders
Reports from insiders say that early critics reactions for the newest Sony movie, Morbius, are disappointing. Morbius, which is the third...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Mar 13
- 1 min
FIRST LOOK: Disney Shares First Image From Live Action Pinocchio
The new live action Pinocchio film which stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto hits Disney+ in September and fans just got their first look at the...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Mar 12
- 1 min
TRAILER: 'The Boys' Season 3 Trailer is Bloody, Disgusting, and Awesome!!!
Today saw the release of an all new, full length teaser trailer from Prime Video for Season 3 of The Boys, and it sets the bar high for...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Mar 9
- 1 min
TRAILER: Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Drops Online to the Delight of Fans Everywhere
One of the most anticipated trailers id Disney+ history just dropped online today, Obi Wan Kenobi. Have a look: What can we say, we're...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Feb 27
- 1 min
The Batman Reviews Are In: "Best Batman Film Since The Dark Knight"
With less than one week until the theatrical release of Matt Reeves' The Batman, fans are chomping at the bit for any nugget of news...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Feb 26
- 3 min
REVIEW: ‘Studio 666’ Pays Homage to Horror Creators That Came Before
What do Dave Grohl, demons and one EPIC metal song have in common? If you said Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, well… you’re right…...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Feb 23
- 1 min
'Ozark' Final Season: Release Date and Teaser Trailer
Netflix is wasting no time rolling out its final episodes for the final season of the hit show, Ozark. In an announcement made Wednesday,...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Feb 17
- 2 min
New Details About the New 'Alien' Series on FX
Fargo creator, Noah Hawley, is hard at work on the script for the upcoming FX series, Alien, and we just received an update from FX...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Feb 16
- 1 min
'Peacemaker' Renewed for Season 2 on HBO Max
The wildly popular series, Peacemaker, has ben renewed or a second season on HBO Max. The announcement made on Wednesday by Warner Bros....
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Chuck Lindsey
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Kevin Smith Planning a Fantasy Cruise for Fans?
If you're a fan of Kevin Smith, the View Askew films or any of the several Smodcast podcasts, you may have a chance to hit the open seas...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Feb 11
- 1 min
DC Releases Promo Video For All Its 2022 Films
"In 2022, The World Needs Hero's". That's the tag line for the new first look trailer clip for DC's upcoming 2022 slate of films. The...
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Chuck Lindsey
- Feb 9
- 2 min
'Firestarter' Trailer: This Movie Looks HOT!!!
Universal Pictures just gave us our first look at the new Firestarter film with a sizzling new poster and a hot new full length trailer....
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