FAN EXPO Boston is this weekend. Here's what to know about the event.
Where is a place where you can meet some celebrities, check out your favorite comics and get the lowdown on how to break into the movie business?
The answer is the FAN EXPO Boston, which opens Friday, June 14 and runs through the weekend.
Celebrities like Rosario Dawson, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Beverly D’Angelo, Marisa Tomei and others will be on hand to take photos and talk shop.
The event is known as one of the biggest pop-culture events in Boston and is bound to be a big attraction this weekend.
Here's what to know.
What is FAN EXPO?
It is a three-day pop culture extravaganza in Boston featuring a lineup of celebrity guests, voice actors, comic creators, and more. FAN EXPO is known as one of the biggest pop culture events in Boston where fans of everyone’s favorite comics, manga, anime, tv shows, movies, and more can celebrate and meet some celebrities.
There will be photo opportunities and chances for meet-ups with some of your favorite celebrities.
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When does FAN EXPO take place?
FAN EXPO Boston opens Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. for VIP, Ultimate, and three-day passholders and at 4 p.m. to the public. The FAN EXPO will continue through Sunday, June 16.
Where is FAN EXPO taking place?
It will be held for all three days at the Hynes Convention Center, located at 900 Boylston St. Boston.
FAN EXPO hours
Friday 4-9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What celebrities will be there?
Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars
Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Fantastic Beast: The Secret of Dumbledore)
Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World, Spider-Man 3)
Rosario Dawson, Eman Esfandi and Diana Lee Inosanto (Ahsoka)
Marisa Tomei (Oscar Winning Actress)
Sam Raimi (Legendary Director)
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio (Daredevil)
Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Beverly D’Angelo, and Dana Barron (National Lampoon’s series)
Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Star Wars, Resident Alien)
Hugh Dancy (Hannibal)
Rose McGowan and Holly Marie Combs (Charmed)
Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek: Voyager, Orange is the New Black), and Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy)
'So you want to be in pictures?'
During the FAN EXPO, guests will have the opportunity to learn about breaking into the movie business. It will take place at the Hynes Convention Center during the FAN EXPO on June 14 at 6 p.m.
"FAN EXPO attendees will learn firsthand about how to break into the film industry in Massachusetts which continues to be a hotbed of activity for making movies," according to a release from FAN EXPO.
The release continues, "The panel includes producers, actors, casting directors, talent managers, film festival directors and educators who will share their expertise and tell stories about what it is like to make films in Massachusetts. Panelists have worked on Mass.-made films and television series including Academy award-winners The Holdovers, American Fiction, CODA, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Knives Out, Equalizer 2, Patriots Day, Fever Pitch, Stronger, The Fighter, Free Guy, Daddy’s Home, Bucky F*cking Dent, Dexter, Castle Rock, Defending Jacob, The Town, The Finest Hour and Chappaquiddick, and more."
Are there other FAN EXPO events around the country?
Yes. They include FAN EXPO San Francisco, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Denver, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO Vancouver, Toronto Comicon, Dallas FAN FESTIVAL, and EDMONTON EXPO.
Where can tickets be purchased?
To purchase FAN EXPO Boston tickets, click on this link.
This article originally appeared on wickedlocal.com: FAN EXPO Boston runs June 14-16. What celebrities will be there?
