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Fan Expo Philadelphia 2025

Media Celebrities Dominate Philly Pop Culture Expo While Fan Expo features the usual assortment of pop culture attractions -- celebrities, comic book creators, cosplay, games, and other activities -- media celebrities are the primary attraction for many. Despite a few cancellations, this year's Fan Expo Philadelphia included a spate of movie, tv, and animation stars. … Continue reading Fan Expo Philadelphia 2025 →

Wizard World Philadelphia: Recap and Photo Highlights

Wizard Convention Features Celebrities and Entertainment Wizard World Comic Con returned to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this past weekend for the company's 19th annual Philadelphia pop culture convention. Despite the show's comic con moniker, the focus of the event is largely on celebrity autographs and panel sessions, along with general entertainment and nerd culture activities. … Continue reading Wizard World Philadelphia: Recap and Photo Highlights →

Wizard Entertainment CEO John Maatta: Balancing Act

Wizard seeks to balance fan experience against costs, and looks to expand Wizard World Comic Con returned to Philadelphia this past weekend, one of over a dozen pop culture fan fests the company plans to host around the U.S. this year. During the event, I spoke with Wizard Entertainment president and CEO John D. Maatta … Continue reading Wizard Entertainment CEO John Maatta: Balancing Act →

Wizard World Philadelphia Spotlights Celebrities and Entertainment

Every comic con is different. Events run by Comic-Con International (San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon), ReedPop (New York Comic Con, C2E2, Emerald City Comic Con), Wizard World, or dozens of independent producers all have unique characteristics. While last month's independently-run East Coast Comic Con focused on comics creators and 1960s popular culture, this past weekend's Philadelphia … Continue reading Wizard World Philadelphia Spotlights Celebrities and Entertainment →