Fan Expo Canada 2018, happening in Toronto from August 30 to September 2, has a selection of Star Wars-related programming on tap. Ray Park is the main guest this year (Peter Mayhew has had to cancel since he’s not yet clear to fly following his recent surgery), as well as two voice actors associated with the franchise. Hasbro will have Star Wars product designers in attendance at a panel, and exclusives in a Hasbro Store.
Beyond Star Wars, this year’s event features cast panels for Back to the Future and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Note that the convention schedule is subject to change, so it’s always best to check the convention’s official website or app.
Hasbro Store
All weekend
A variety of the San Diego Comic Con exclusives will be available at Fan Expo, including a Doctor Aphra Special Comic Set, Forces of Destiny Convention Exclusive of Chewbacca and the Porgs, Star Killer Base Centrepiece with Rey and Kylo Ren, and Han Solo with Mynock.
Celebrity Q&A with Ray Park (Darth Maul)
Thursday, August 30 at 7:30 pm, Theatre A, room 206B
Ray Park photo op
Thursday, August 30 at 6:30 pm, photo booth B
Friday, August 31 at 6:20 pm, photo booth D
Hasbro presentation featuring Star Wars
Friday, August 31 at 10 am, room 705
“Join members of the Hasbro team as they discuss the popular Star Wars line and get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings! Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises.” Sam Smith (Star Wars Designer) & Steven Gilbert (Star Wars Global Brand Team) are scheduled to discuss the product line.
Q&A with voice actor Grey Delisle
Friday, August 31 at 11 am, Theatre 1, room 701A
Grey is the voice of various characters in Star Wars television series and video games, including Asajj Ventress and Shaak Ti in Star Wars: Clone Wars, Naare in LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, and Padme Amidala in a variety of video games. She’s perhaps best known as Vicky in The Fairly Oddparents, currently voices Wonder Woman in DC Super Hero Girls, and Daphne Blake in a variety of recent and upcoming Scooby-Doo productions.
Q&A with voice actor Jim Cummings
Friday, August 31 at noon, Theatre 2, room 701B
Jim is the voice of various Star Wars characters, including Hondo Ohnaka in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. He’s perhaps best known as Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Darkwing Duck.
The 501st Legion, Rebel Legion & R2 Builders Grand Assembly Photo
Friday, August 31 at 3 pm, Cosplay Photo Park
Deathstar Follies: Star Wars Live Improv
Friday, August 31 at 3 pm, Theatre 6, room 714B
According to the official description: “Get ready for an epic space odyssey as The Dandies venture through space, protecting the galaxy against Stormtroopers and Sith Lords alike! Watch as old and new fan-favourites band together, bringing you an entirely improvised Star Wars satire. The best weapon in this clash of good and evil? The force of your laughter!”
Emily Strikes Back, A Play
Saturday, September 1 at 6 pm, Theatre 1, room 701A
According to the official description: “Travel back to 1980 and join Star Wars fans Ricky, Peter, Muppet-loving Denise and just-got-dumped Kevin for the most anticipated sequel of all time: The Empire Strikes Back! Not even sitting beside the only Star Trek fan in the entire theatre will ruin this monumental evening…That is until Kevin’s ex-girlfriend, Emily, decides that she’s going to make a come-back into his life. It’s going to take more than the force to keep Emily from ruining their night—and the theatres!”
Star Wars Cosplay Meetup
Sunday, September 2 at 12:30 pm, Cosplay Photo Park
Star Wars Collector Hour
Sunday, September 2 at 2 pm, Theatre 7, room 715B
