Commentary by Kendall Whitehouse
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Pop Culture Celebration in the Nation's Founding City Philadelphia will be a city of celebration throughout 2026, hosting the FIFA World Cup, the PGA Championship, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and festivities marking the 250th anniversary of the nation's birth. For pop culture fans, the event of the season is Fan Expo Philadelphia, with … Continue reading Fan Expo Philadelphia 2026
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 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 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
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