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Fan Expo Vancouver April 2014

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Fan Expo Vancouver returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre April 18th to April 20th bringing with it celebrity guests, your favourite writers, actors, and more. This comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming show – expected to draw 25,000 fans – is packed with industry professionals, sketch duels, cosplay, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to shop.

Fan Expo Vancouver 2013
Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr

Fan Expo Vancouver Details

Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West Hall B & C, 1055 Canada Place
When: April 18 to 20, 2014
4:00pm to 9pm Friday, 10:00am to 7:00pm Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday
Tickets: Premium Package $99, Deluxe Weekend Pass $69, Friday $20, Saturday $35. You can also book your photo ops with your favourite guests in advance online.

Fan Expo Vancouver 2014 Celebrity Guests

Karl Urban (Star Trek), Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead), Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness), Stephen Amell (Arrow), Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Stephen Amell (Star of Arrow), Eliza Dushku (Angel; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Dollhouse), Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville), John de Lancie (“Q” from Star Trek: The Next Generation), Tom Felton (Harry Potter), Billy Boyd (Lord of the Rings) and many more. Check the guest list online for the latest announcements.

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Fan Expo Vancouver 2013
Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr

Fan Expo Vancouver Contest

Fan Expo Vancouver has offered up an exclusive VIP family prize pack for one lucky Miss604 reader. This includes: 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets (ages 12 + under) AND priority seating at Q&A Panel with GIANCARLO ESPOSITO (Breaking Bad, Revolution).

Here’s how you can enter to win:

  • Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Follow Fan Expo Vancouver on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

Please note the child tickets are not transferable to adult passes, and winners cannot be given a cash value.

Update The winner is Marisa!

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150 Comments  —  Comments Are Closed

  1. Rob RascalltyFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 2:25pm PDT

    This year’s Fan Expo looks great!

    (PS: please enter me in the contest! lol.)

  2. Tammy KFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 2:54pm PDT

    Steven Yeun from The Walking Dead!

  3. Raven JohnFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 2:57pm PDT

    So exciting! Can’t wait to see what artists and vendors show up!

  4. NadyaFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 2:58pm PDT

    Love Firefly!

  5. RobFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 2:58pm PDT

    The geek in me is crying out….pick me!

  6. D GilliesFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 2:59pm PDT

    Giancarlo Esposito is way underused as an actor, would be cool to see!

  7. DianaFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 3:10pm PDT

    Sounds like funnnnn!!

  8. Elizabeth BFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 3:20pm PDT

    sounds like a great event! fingers crossed 🙂

  9. BradFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 3:37pm PDT

    I can’t believe it is that time of year again. This year’s Fax Expo line up looks great!

  10. SaraFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 4:15pm PDT

    Excellent people watching opportunity.

  11. DustinFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 4:28pm PDT

    Sweeet action. something to do since the Canucks won’t be in the playoffs!

  12. AJFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 5:28pm PDT

    Wonderful report!

  13. michael hFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 5:33pm PDT

    looks like a heck of a lot of fun!

  14. TracyFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 5:41pm PDT

    This looks like fun! Couldn’t go last year but would love to go this year!

  15. DarrenFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 5:50pm PDT

    I am wiilling to travel from the Yukon to see the FanExpo….. 2014..

  16. BKatharineFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 7:41pm PDT

    I’d be a happy little geek if I got to go!

  17. MarisaFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 7:46pm PDT

    Woohoo!! I take my kids every year. I am proudly nurturing future nerds.

  18. MielFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 7:53pm PDT

    Never been to one but I’m hoping I can go to this one!!

  19. Gina andersonFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 8:26pm PDT

    Looks fun!

  20. Sharon D.Friday, March 28th, 2014 — 9:36pm PDT

    I would take my son if I won. He is a Walking Dead/Star Wars/Breaking Bad FAN!!

  21. BrandonFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 9:45pm PDT

    Pretty good lineup this year

  22. NicoleFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 10:18pm PDT

    This is so exciting!! Would love to check this out!!!

  23. BrendaFriday, March 28th, 2014 — 10:53pm PDT

    Love it!

  24. Steph :)Saturday, March 29th, 2014 — 12:07am PDT

    Cool!

  25. DilaraSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 12:33am PDT

    Sounds fun!

  26. Anne GuagliardoSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 1:06am PDT

    Sounds super exciting! Can I gooooooooo 🙂

  27. SimonSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 7:31am PDT

    Looks like a fascinating event. Love the focus on the photo of the comics – kudos to John.

  28. jaeSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 9:08am PDT

    Hope to win

  29. TheresaSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 9:14am PDT

    This looks like so much fun!!

  30. Aaron B.Saturday, March 29th, 2014 — 9:18am PDT

    Can’t wait, would love to win this.

    p.s. for anyone wondering, if you haven’t heard Stephen Yuen and Jon Heder already cancelled, Lauren Cohan (Maggie from TWD) is replacing Stephen.

  31. Randy WalbergSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 9:27am PDT

    I’ve got to go to this!

  32. JanetSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 9:31am PDT

    Looks like an awesome event!

  33. Emily P.Saturday, March 29th, 2014 — 9:43am PDT

    Exciting!

  34. Kim ReesSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 9:59am PDT

    Love this ! We are going but it would be extra special to go for freeeee!

  35. Derek RobertsSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 10:13am PDT

    I went the first year and it was a blast. Would love to go again

  36. Janice FSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 10:23am PDT

    I’d absolutely LOVE to win this!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

  37. Emma L.Saturday, March 29th, 2014 — 10:26am PDT

    Super fun! Would love to go.

  38. BrendaSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 10:46am PDT

    Last year’s was so much fun!

  39. CliffSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 10:47am PDT

    Sounds like a cool event

  40. Ria A.Saturday, March 29th, 2014 — 12:22pm PDT

    Ooooo let’s nerd on!

  41. SandySaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 12:28pm PDT

    Would love to attend with my son. We love it and missed last time! Please and thank you! 🙂

  42. kaySaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 12:29pm PDT

    Fffuuunnnn

  43. AnnieSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 1:00pm PDT

    Woohoo!! Great giveaway!! Thank you!

  44. WillSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 1:32pm PDT

    Great lineup of guests!

  45. cindySaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 1:34pm PDT

    I made a cape!

  46. MarySaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 3:53pm PDT

    would love to take my boyfriend to this!

  47. Dayna WilsonSaturday, March 29th, 2014 — 9:49pm PDT

    I always go to FanExpo. It’s good times. Last year, my son and I got our picture taken with Nichelle Nichols and it was kind of amazing.

  48. GordSunday, March 30th, 2014 — 12:38am PDT

    I’d love to win tickets to the FanExpo! 🙂

  49. mariaSunday, March 30th, 2014 — 6:47am PDT

    Great prize!!

  50. NicoleSunday, March 30th, 2014 — 8:29am PDT

    Oh man, I need to go to this one!!

  51. John S.Sunday, March 30th, 2014 — 8:56am PDT

    Thanks for the chance.

  52. LisaSunday, March 30th, 2014 — 11:12am PDT

    I am soooooo STOKED!

  53. ConnieSunday, March 30th, 2014 — 1:21pm PDT

    I’ve NEVER been to Fan Expo before and my friends told me it’s great! So I really want to go this year with them and see all the cosplay! =)

  54. CarolynSunday, March 30th, 2014 — 3:43pm PDT

    Sounds like a fun event!

  55. stephanieSunday, March 30th, 2014 — 4:59pm PDT

    I do not know why I have never been to this, I am the biggest fan. I will be going this year if I win free tickets or not.(free would be better). Thanks

  56. staceySunday, March 30th, 2014 — 7:21pm PDT

    awesome! would love to dress up and go!

  57. BreezeMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 7:24am PDT

    I would so like to win this. I know exactly who to take!

  58. christopheMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 7:50am PDT

    Me me me!

  59. moniqueMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 8:50am PDT

    would love to go

  60. mikeMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 8:54am PDT

    I want to win

  61. Sandra BMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 8:57am PDT

    I already have my ticket but maybe my sisters will come with me! 😀

  62. ArchangelMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 8:58am PDT

    Yessss!! Can’t wait!!

  63. ChrisMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 9:48am PDT

    It’s looking to be bigger and better than last year!

  64. Donna LMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 10:12am PDT

    I love this. Nerdpalooza. (in an endearing way!)

  65. MelissaMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 10:31am PDT

    This year’s FanExpo looks like it’s going to be awesome! I would love to win tickets!

  66. LiamMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 11:20am PDT

    Bruce Campbell…’nuff said.

  67. NatalieMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 11:21am PDT

    Would love to go to this 🙂

  68. DougMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 11:45am PDT

    Last year was a blast. Hope to go again this year!

  69. ShaunMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 12:06pm PDT

    Better start doing some research for my outfit!

  70. CeciMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 1:35pm PDT

    Sounds fun, would love to go!

  71. DebMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 1:37pm PDT

    I love how quickly this expo has grown since it started. Looking forward to another year. Just got back from the Seattle Con and hyped for the Van Fan Expo in a few weeks.

  72. nickMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 4:27pm PDT

    would love to see Gus!

  73. MeganMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 4:30pm PDT

    count me in!

  74. JasonMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 4:34pm PDT

    Who doesn’t look great in a cape

  75. dreMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 4:38pm PDT

    First Con! Pick me!!

  76. Darcie-Lee DCMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 4:39pm PDT

    Would love to go one of these years! *crosses fingers for tickets*

  77. Jonathan TobinMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 4:42pm PDT

    Wow!!! I would love to go. This looks like it’ll be awesome this year.

  78. JillyLMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 4:53pm PDT

    memememe please!

  79. LindseyMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 5:08pm PDT

    Sounds awesome!

  80. KristinaMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 5:18pm PDT

    This looks great! Hopefully I can take my sis 🙂

  81. CrystalMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 5:26pm PDT

    Would be so much fun for a geek mom and a geek daughter! Pick us please!

  82. Margot MeanieMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 5:40pm PDT

    I JUST got back from Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) and can’t wait to attend FanExpo in a couple of weeks! Winning this prize pack would totally help my broken wallet after spending all of that dough last weekend.

    <3
    margotmeanie.com

  83. RamonaMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 5:57pm PDT

    Bruce Campbell and Steven Yeun, I must go! 🙂

  84. AshleyMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 6:03pm PDT

    Missed this last year! Would be so much fun to go!

  85. Kaeli AyersMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 6:31pm PDT

    OMG! I love Tom Felton!!!! Would be so much fun to go!

  86. RobMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 7:09pm PDT

    So many awesome actors to see.

  87. RuiMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 7:54pm PDT

    Missed out last year. Would love to see Bruce Campbell!

  88. Wendy YMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 9:01pm PDT

    Put an entry in the draw for me please!

  89. KimMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 9:43pm PDT

    My 2 little Star Wars obsessed guys would flip to spend the day exploring the Sci-fi collections and characters.
    Lightsabers and Tie fighters and banthas oh my.

  90. Jeannie LMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 11:26pm PDT

    Please! Big Arrow fan!!

  91. Lexi hayesMonday, March 31st, 2014 — 11:36pm PDT

    Sounds like fun!

  92. ScottTuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 7:21am PDT

    Mmmm… Vip…. Drool

  93. ShawnTuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 9:49am PDT

    Love to go. Always wanted to attend.

  94. StotesTuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 9:58am PDT

    This year looks great!

  95. timTuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 2:26pm PDT

    i loved breaking bad! excited to see the q&a with giancarlo.

  96. KevinTuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 5:35pm PDT

    I’m liking the guest line-up for this year.

  97. Elaine DengTuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 6:00pm PDT

    Thanks!

  98. AmandaTuesday, April 1st, 2014 — 11:02pm PDT

    Steven Yeun! I need to win 🙁

  99. Mike GismondiWednesday, April 2nd, 2014 — 9:15am PDT

    Sounds fun

  100. Angela GriffinWednesday, April 2nd, 2014 — 9:16am PDT

    Pick me!

  101. JessicaWednesday, April 2nd, 2014 — 9:58am PDT

    We’re partial to The Walking Dead cast member ourselves, but we’ll be tickled pink to see any of this year’s line-up!

  102. AmyWednesday, April 2nd, 2014 — 11:26am PDT

    Sounds fun!!!!

  103. AnaWednesday, April 2nd, 2014 — 12:12pm PDT

    Awesome line-up! Would love to get this =)

  104. vincent chenThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 1:35am PDT

    yes yes yes yes yes plz!!!!

  105. Cynthia LeeThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 1:42am PDT

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSS STEPHEN AMELL

  106. Jo HThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 1:48am PDT

    Fingers crossed that I can get tickets to share with my friend! 🙂

  107. J AnnThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 1:52am PDT

    Here goes nothing!

  108. JeanneThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 9:34am PDT

    Sounds like fun

  109. BrettThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 10:52am PDT

    What an awesome event!

  110. TonyThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 10:56am PDT

    Sounds like great fun

  111. MaryanneThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 9:04pm PDT

    This looks like it would be fun!

  112. Leanne MThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 11:05pm PDT

    That would be a nice family day 🙂

  113. Leanne MThursday, April 3rd, 2014 — 11:06pm PDT

    https://twitter.com/leanne_mac/status/451963892160147458

  114. Paul T,Friday, April 4th, 2014 — 8:23am PDT

    GREAT FAMILY EVENT

  115. David TFriday, April 4th, 2014 — 9:24am PDT

    Glad to see that the Vancouver Fan Expo is getting bigger.

  116. AmFriday, April 4th, 2014 — 9:11pm PDT

    I want to see Steve Amell in person!

  117. Mike LFriday, April 4th, 2014 — 11:32pm PDT

    This would be super fun.

  118. DeniseSaturday, April 5th, 2014 — 10:08am PDT

    this would be a fun family event

  119. kashSaturday, April 5th, 2014 — 6:36pm PDT

    would really like to go this year

  120. Ronald GalinatoSunday, April 6th, 2014 — 3:46am PDT

    Q&A with Gustavo “Gus” Fring?! 😮

  121. Vicky milnerSunday, April 6th, 2014 — 8:52am PDT

    What is fan expo.

  122. Jonathan ParminterSunday, April 6th, 2014 — 10:17am PDT

    Would love to be able to go to this!

  123. OfficiallyRachSunday, April 6th, 2014 — 10:23am PDT

    I’d Sheldon Cooper all over this…. & definitely dress up as a Lego piece…

  124. AileenSunday, April 6th, 2014 — 10:35am PDT

    I would love to win this!

  125. Ian YSunday, April 6th, 2014 — 11:19pm PDT

    I’d love to attend!

  126. JoyceMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 12:28pm PDT

    Still adoring Firefly, can’t believe Ms. Baccarin will be there! YES!

  127. mike sMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 1:54pm PDT

    can’t wait to see bruce campbell!

  128. Nick NorrisMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 2:20pm PDT

    I’ll go if I win!

  129. MichelleMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 4:48pm PDT

    I’m sure my hubby will appreciate if I can win the tickets and take him 😉

  130. AngieMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 5:13pm PDT

    Soo excited for this year so is my nefew

  131. Ann-Marie FriesenMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 5:19pm PDT

    I want to see Bruce Campbell.

  132. LouiseMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 6:26pm PDT

    Fun! About time we took our daughter to her first fan expo!

  133. GenieneMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 7:10pm PDT

    Oooo, I would love to meet Bruce Campbell again!

  134. tracyMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 9:25pm PDT

    would love to go!

  135. Naomi LMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 9:28pm PDT

    I’m so excited for this event. It’s gonna be ROWDY. Fingers crossed I win! 🙂

  136. molly tweedieMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 9:31pm PDT

    Last year was a blast, I’d love to go and take some of my younger cousins and hubby again this year!

  137. Rav GhumanMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 10:35pm PDT

    Can’t wait to see Freddy Krueger, Cordelia, Faith & Maggie

  138. ShannonMonday, April 7th, 2014 — 11:32pm PDT

    Never been and would love to go!

  139. JeffTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 5:53am PDT

    Can’t wait to see Freddy and Ash in the same place!

  140. ManjeetTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 8:38am PDT

    This sounds awesome! Would love to go!

  141. RowanTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 9:08am PDT

    YAY! Please enter my family! Both of our young sons (one a newborn!) have costumes, and us parents do too! Can’t wait to see everyone else’s costumes and all these great guests!!!

  142. jennifer aggiTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 10:04am PDT

    Enter meeeeee 🙂 this is awesome!

  143. HannahTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 10:07am PDT

    Super excited for this year’s fan expo. Never had a chance to go before!

  144. Anthony CTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 10:09am PDT

    Cannot wait for this year’s show.

  145. MakeeshaTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 10:20am PDT

    So excited for this year – my kids can’t wait

  146. Karen HoyTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 10:38am PDT

    Can’t wait!!

  147. HoneymanTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 10:51am PDT

    Whoohoo! Can’t wait, would love to take the whole family.

  148. AshleyTuesday, April 8th, 2014 — 12:48pm PDT

    Love to have a chance to go!

  149. MalloryWednesday, April 9th, 2014 — 11:50am PDT

    looks like it would be fun.

  150. CelMonday, April 14th, 2014 — 5:40pm PDT

    I’d love to go!

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