By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | November 17, 2022 | People, Lifestyle, Parties, Feature, City Life, News and Features, Celebrity, Art, Events, Women of Influence Latest, Television, Movies, Entertainment, Local,
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Mark your calendars, because on Thanksgiving weekend from November 25-27, the globally-renowned FAN EXPO San Francisco will absolutely fill the Moscone Center with celebrity meet and greets, fun activities, industry workshops, panel discussions, cosplay red carpets, and so much more.
This three-day pop culture extravaganza is expected to attract over 20K fans from far and wide all ready to indulge in a bustling wonderland celebrating famous anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and comic titles like The Book of Boba Fett, Star Trek, Cobra Kai, Clerks, and so much more. We've got all the details of what to anticipate.
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Beginning November 25th at 6pm, the doors of the Moscone Center West will open wide to welcome in all the fans of all ages ready for a jam-packed weekend of meeting and listening their favorite celebrities and comic creators, becoming immersed in their favorite show experiences, and so much more. Voice actors, artists, animators, and cosplayers from platforms and productions big and small will all be in attendance, making for the ultimate holiday treat.
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“Just in time for the holidays, we’re excited to bring a one-of-a-kind pop culture fan experience that spans movies, television, comics, anime and art to San Francisco,” vice president of FAN EXPO HQ Andrew Moyes gleefully shares. FAN EXPO HQ is the world's largest comic con producer, adored for putting together the most famous and highly attended events like MEGACON Orlando and FAN EXPO Canada.
Andrew proudly continues, “the Bay Area hasn’t had a fan experience like this for some years, if ever, so we’re delighted to finally reveal FAN EXPO San Francisco – a show we’re committed to growing with the community for years to come.”
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A few of the expected special stars to grace our city's perfect fall weekend include The Book Of Boba Fett’s Ming-Na Wen also of Mulan and local Joy Luck Club prestige, The Mandalorian’s Giancarlo Esposito, Martin Kove and William Zabka from Cobra Kai, Guardians of the Galaxy’s Michael Rooker, and Star Trek’s Brent Spiner.
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Such inspirational talents will be present to gift their adoring fans one-in-a-lifetime autograph and photo-op sessions, as well as the chance to personally ask them their most curious inquiries at on-stage panel talks.
Definitely also look out for Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, or “Jay and Silent Bob” from Clerks, as well as Caity Lotz and Jes Macallan from DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Ron Perlman from Sons of Anarchy, and cast members from Incredible Hulk and Smallville. You can see a full list here.
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There will also be a plethora of exclusive merchandise, deluxe memorabilia, limited edition comics, cute collectibles, and other curated handmade merchandise from talented vendors to treasure from this awe-inspiring festival. A sustainable community cosplay marketplace will also be available for those who wish to donate or find uniquely pre-loved creations and outfits.
The Moscone Center West is located on 800 Howard Street, and on Saturday the show runs from 10am to 7pm, with Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Tickets can be purchased on their site, where you can also stay updated on their events schedule.
You'll definitely not want to miss a day of this showstopping spectacle!
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Photography by: Courtesy of Glodow Nead