Fanboy Expo Orlando 2021 is a comic convention in Orlando, Florida. The event, at Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive, is on August 20-22. And the hours are: Friday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Here are 8 wonderful reasons you should be there:
Wonderful reason # 1: Voice actors from a wide range of films and animation are at Fanboy Expo Orlando 2021
Fanboy Expo Orlando 2021 features voice actors from old-school classics like Winnie the Pooh and Bambi as well as from modern classics like the Star Wars franchise and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Dante Basco
Dante Basco is a voice actor who is best known for his iconic roles as Rufio in Hook, and Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender. And he also has voiced in “The Legend of Korra” and “Star Wars Rebels.”
Donnie Dunagan and Peter Behn
Donnie Dunagan and Peter Behn are voice actors well-known for voicing Bambi and Thumper in the Walt Disney animated classic “Bambi,” which was created in 1942.
Jim Cummings
Jim Cummings is voice actor who is best known for voicing “Winnie the Pooh,” but also recognized for his work on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Curious George” – to mention only a few.
Wonderful reason # 2: Actors from great science fiction and action movies and TV series are at this comic convention
Fanboy Expo Orlando 2021 features two celebrity guests, Brendan Wayne and Doug Jones, who have appeared in the following films and TV series: The Mandalorian, Hellboy, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Star Trek Discovery, Agents of SHIELD, Hocus Pocus and Sons of Anarchy.
Brendan Wayne
Brendan Wayne is an actor best known for his work on three huge TV series: The Mandalorian (2019), Sons of Anarchy (2008) and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013).
Doug Jones
Doug Jones is well-known for his roles as creatures, which includes Abe Sapien in the Hellboy franchise, Saru in Star Trek Discovery, the Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus.
Wonderful reason # 3: A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cast reunion is happening at Fanboy Expo Orlando 2021
Fanboy Expo Orlando is bringing you a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cast reunion in celebration of the 1987 classic TV series. Stars include Rob Paulsen (Raphael also Yakko Warner & Pinky), Townsend Coleman (Michelanelo), Barry Gordon (Donatello & Bebop), Cam Clarke (Leonardo & Rocksteady) and Renee Jacobs (April O’Neil).
Wonderful reason # 4: A puppeteer whose work includes Yoda, Jabba The Hutt, and The Dark Crystal is at this comic con
Dave Barclay is well-known British puppeteer who has been on the cutting edge of animatronics since the late 1970s. He worked on the creation of Yoda in “Empire Strikes Back” and Jabba The Hutt for “Return of the Jedi.” Additionally, Barclay worked with puppet-icon Jim Henson on “The Muppets.” His work with Henson also included “The Dark Crystal.”
Wonderful reason # 5: Comic artist and special guest Dave Dorman is at Fanboy Expo Orlando 2021
Fanboy Expo Orlando special guest is Dave Dorman, who is know for his art of Batman from the comics and Star Wars from the movies as well as other action, adventure and fantasy art.
Wonderful reason # 6: Cover art from the spine-chilling Goosebumps series is at this comic convention
The comic con will feature guest artist Tim Jacobus, who is best known for his cover art of R. L. Stine Goosebumps series.
Wonderful reason # 7: More comic artists are at Fanboy Expo Orlando 2021
Other comic artists at Fanboy Expo Orlando 2021 include the following:
- Peter David is known for his work on The Incredible Hulk, Aquaman, Young Justice DC, and Spider-Man.
- Tony Isabella if best known for creating Black Lightning as well as his work on Ghost Rider, Luke Cage, Daredevil, Captain America, and Marvel’s Iron Fist.
- Tom Nguyen is well known for his work on Batman, Superman, JLA.
- Frank Fosco has worked on a wide range of titles and characters including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Savage Dragon as well as Steel, Robin, Megaton, Superman and Legionnaires.
- Patrick Broderick is best known for his work on The Micronauts and Alpha Flight as well as DC titles like Legion of Super-Heroes, Green Lantern, and Batman.
Wonderful reason # 8: The con organizers know what they’re doing
The folks who run Fanboy Expo Orlando also do three more big conventions in other states: Fanboy Expo Indianapolis, Fanboy Expo Knoxville, and Fanboy Expo Columbus. We’re confident they know what they’re doing when it comes to comic conventions.
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