Sue and I returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre today to continue our exploration of fandoms and all things geekery. There were plenty of great moments, cosplayers and merchandise to tickle your geek needs. There were a number of fun panels today, Catherine Tate, Bill Shatner, Bob Gale and Mary Steenburgen but we started…
Tag: 501st
Ghostbusters (2016)- Paul Feig
It’s been five years since Ghostbusters (2016) came out. It’s been a year since Ghostbusters: Afterlife was supposed to be released (it’s now been pushed to November 2021), since then, the vitriol around an all-female lead cast has dispersed, and perhaps the film can be judged anew. I thought it was okay when it first…
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2011) – Carnage of Krell, Kidnapped, and Slaves of the Republic
“Our actions define our legacy.” The story arc of Jedi Master Krell (Dave Dennoy) comes to a conclusion this week with this episode penned by Matt Michnovetz. It originally aired on 18 November, 2011. Captain Rex (Dee Bradley Baker) and the rest of the 501st are shocked at Krell’s orders to execute Fives (Baker) and…
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2011) – Darkness On Umbara, The General, and Plan of Dissent
“The first step toward loyalty is trust.” Matt Michnovetz penned the first episode up this week, Darkness on Umbara, which first aired on 28 October, 2011. When Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter) is called back to Coruscant, Jedi Master Krell (Dave Fennoy) assumes his command, and his assignment, on the planet of Umbara alongside the 501st….
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2010) – The Deserter, Lightsaber Lost, and The Mandalore Plot
“It is the quest for honor that makes one honorable.” The Deserter is a different kind of clone story. It was written by Drew Z. Greenberg and debuted on 1 January, 2010. Obi-Wan Kenobi (James Arnold Taylor) and part of the 501st are hunting down General Greivous (Matthew Wood), but when one of the clones,…
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2009) – Defenders of Peace, Trespass, and Blue Shadow Virus
“When surrounded by way, one must eventually choose a side.” Bill Canterbury pens this episode alongside Henry Gilroy and Scott Murphy, it first debuted on 23 January, 2009. On the planet of Maridun, we rejoin the still injured Jedi Knight Anakin (Matt Lanter), his Padawan, Ahsoka (Ashley Eckstein), Jedi Master, Aayla Secura (Jennifer Hale) and…
Fan Expo 2019
Somehow just like that, Fan Expo, in its 25th year is over. Packed with a plethora of guests the four day event was filled with fans, booths, collectibles, tees, and a fandom moment for everyone. I was totally eager to see how things played out this year, spending time with friends new and old, and…
DK Canada at Fan Expo 2019
Every one who visits this site knows I’ve raved about the gorgeous collection of books that DK Canada has in their library, and I love that they are bringing their passionate love of pop culture with them with a wealth of boos to entertain all readers. There are a number of great books to be…
Toronto Comic Con 2019
There’s always that moment when I find the soul of a specific convention, we look into one another’s eyes, recognize one another, and embrace. This year, it was slipping into the comfortable shoes of beloved fandoms, and seeing shared passions bringing people together. Set against the backdrop of the Metro Toronto Convention Center’s South Building,…
Fan Expo Day 2
Sue and I checked in bright and early at the Media Desk for Day 2 of Fan Expo 2012. After such an awesome start yesterday we couldn’t wait to see where this day took us… First off, we decided to prowl the floor, and take in the incredible deigns, sets, sketches and armatures of Disney’s Frankenweenie exhibit….
The Mind Reels 