One of the largest pop culture events’s in the world returns to Toronto from August 28 to 31. FAN EXPO Canada™ will take over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming. As in previous years, this all-ages event will be packed with autographs, photo sessions and Q&A panels with celebrity guests, sketch duels, cosplay, workshops such as special effects/make-up, and retail and exhibitor areas offering rare comics and collectibles, as well as, the latest nerd-wear and tech-gear.

Yaya Han Photo: Fan Expo Canada™

“This year’s celebrity line-up brings the most iconic names in film and TV together under one roof including living legends William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Stan Lee, and Adam West,” said FAN EXPO HQ President Steve Menzie. “This year will also add another level of fandom with a new generation of sub-culture royalty Stephen Amell, Ian Somerhalder, and pro-cosplayers and YouTube sensations like Yaya Han.”

For the first time in Canada Ray Wise, Sheryl Lee and Sherilynn Fenn from the critically acclaimed Twin Peaks will be in attendance. Fans can lose sleep over the man who has starred in their nightmares as the infamous Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) returns. He’s also bringing his victims Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) and Lt. Thompson (John Saxon) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of A Nightmare on Elm Street. And guess what?! The Napoleon Dynamite cast will be there too. How fun does this sound so far?

Matt Smith Photo: Fan Expo Canada™

Other FAN EXPO CANADA™ Celebrity Guests Include:

Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws)
Nathan Fillion (Castle, Firefly/Serenity)
Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead)
Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings)
Danai Gurira, Lauren Cohan, Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead)
Dave Bautista – aka “Batista” (WWE, Guardians of the Galaxy)
Ray Park (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, X-Men, G.I. Joe)
Jessica Nigri, Meg Turney (Other Celebrity Cosplayers)
Matt Smith (Doctor Who)
Stephen Amell (Arrow)
Ian Somerhalder (Vampire Diaries)

These are just the ‘celebrities’; imagine all the other great guests that will be at Fan Expo Canada™ this year! The wekend-long event is always a treat to fans of all ages. This geekgirl here is super excited to see that Patrick Stewart, and Adam West will be in attendance. With four days to enjoy Fan Expo Canada™, I guarantee you will have a nerdtastic time.

Keep coming back for more updates and to see my picks of whom and what to see at Fan Expo Canada™.

In the meantime, for a complete list of guests, info and tickets, visit: fanexpocanada.com.

Fun At Fan Expo Canada™ Photo: HyeM.