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All the Comic Con and Fandom Conventions You Need to Check Out in 2020
Fandoms are a collective group of people who are passionate about their favorite shows and characters that represent them and that they can relate to.
Conventions are the vessel that unites fandoms with those shows. They’re a place where your show comes alive and allows fans to celebrate in their own unique way. It’s incredible to be surrounded by like-minded people who share your interests and passions.
There is a plethora of incredible conventions all over the US that allow fandoms to unite, offer photo ops and meet and greets with artists, Q+A panels, and bring out the best cosplayers around.
It’s never too late to start planning your next convention. Whether you like anime, Stranger Things, Riverdale, or a little bit of everything, there’s a convention somewhere in the US for you. Check out this incredibly handy guide created by Den of Geek and plan your trip now!
You can also find conventions by searching locations right here!
February 2020
Gallifrey One
Los Angeles, California
Feb. 14-16, 2020
Find more info about Gallifrey One here.
Fan Expo Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
Feb. 15-17, 2020
Find more info about Fan Expo Vancouver here.
Boskone 57
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb. 14-16, 2020
Find more info about Boskone 57 here.
NWI Comic-Con
Schererville, Indiana
Feb. 15, 2020
Find more info about NWI Comic-Con here.
North Texas Comic Book Show
Irving, Texas
Feb. 15-16, 2020
Find more info about the North Texas Comic Book Show here.
Amazing Comic Con Aloha
Honolulu, Hawaii
Feb. 21-13, 2020
Find more info about Amazing Comic Con Aloha here.
South Coast Toy & Comic Show
Swansea, Massachusetts
Feb. 22-23, 2020
Find more info about South Coast Toy & Comic Show here.
Pensacon
Pensacola, Florida
Feb. 28-March 1, 2020
Find more info about Pensacon here.
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)
Chicago, Illinois
Feb. 28-March 1, 2020
Find more info about C2E2 here.
MARCH 2020
Supernatural Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
March 5-8, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Las Vegas here.
Wizard World Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
March 6-8, 2020
Find more info about Wizard World Cleveland here.
Fandom Legacy Con
Dallas, Texas
March 6-8, 2020
Find more info about Fandom Legacy Con here.
ClarksvilleCon
Clarksville, Tennessee
March 7, 2020
Find more info about ClarksvilleCon here.
MY-CON
Orlando, Florida
March 7, 2020
Find more info about My-Con here.
Emerald City Comic Con
Seattle, Washington
March 12-15, 2020
Find more info about Emerald City Comic Con here.
All-Con
Addison, Texas
March 12-15, 2020
Find more info about All-Con here.
Louisiana Comic Con
Lafayette, Louisiana
March 14-15, 2020
Find more info about Louisiana Comic Con here.
Toronto Comicon
Toronto, Ontario
March 20-22, 2020
Find more info about Toronto Comicon here.
Planet ComiCon
Kansas City, Missouri
March 20-22, 2020
Find more info about Planet ComiCon here.
Collective Con
Jacksonville, Florida
March 20-22, 2020
Find more info about Collective Con here.
San Diego Rocket Con
San Diego, California
March 21-22, 2020
Find more info about San Diego Rocket Con here.
Fan Expo Dallas
Dallas, Texas
March 27-29, 2020
Find more info about Fan Expo Dallas here.
New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival
Atlantic City, New Jersey
March 27-29, 2020
Find more info about New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival here.
SC Comicon
Greenville, South Carolina
March 28-29, 2020
Find more info about SC Comicon here.
APRIL 2020
The Great Philadelphia Comic Con
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 3-5, 2020
Find more info about The Great Philadelphia Comic Con here.
Big Apple Comic Con
New York, New York
April 4-5, 2020
Find more info about Big Apple Comic Con here.
StrangerCon
Los Angeles, California
April 4-5, 2020
Find more info about StrangerCon here.
WonderCon
Anaheim, California
April 10-12, 2020
Find more info about WonderCon here.
Indiana Comic Convention
Indianapolis, Indiana
April 10-12, 2020
Find more info about Indiana Comic Convention here.
Conapalooza
Kingsport, Tennessee
April 11, 2020
Find more info about Conapalooza here.
Megacon Orlando
Orlando, Florida
April 16-19, 2020
Find more info about Megacon Orlando here.
Supernatural Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
April 17-19, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Nashville here.
El Paso Comic Con
El Paso, Texas
April 17-19, 2020
Find more info about El Paso Comic Con here.
Fan Fest Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
April 18-19, 2020
Find more info about Fan Fest Chicago here.
Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo
Huntsville, Alabama
April 18-19, 2020
Find more info about Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo here.
Calgary Expo
Calgary, Alberta
April 23-26, 2020
Find more info about Calgary Expo here.
iMagicon
Minot, South Dakota
April 24-26, 2020
Find more info about iMagicon here.
MAY 2020
Awesome Con
Washington, DC
May 1-3, 2020
Find more info about Awesome Con here.
Visioncon
Branson, Missouri
May 1-3, 2020
Find more info about Visioncon here.
Metrotham Con
Chattanooga, Tennessee
May 1-3, 2020
Find more info about Metrotham Con here.
Salute to Lucifer
Chicago, Illinois
May 2-3, 2020
Find more info about Salute to Lucifer here.
Saratoga Comic Con
Saratoga Springs, New York
May 2-3, 2020
Find more info about Saratoga Comic Con here.
Florida Supercon
Miami Beach, Florida
May 8-10, 2020
Find more info about Florida Supercon here.
Anime Frontier
Fort Worth, Texas
May 8-10, 2020
Find more info about Anime Frontier here.
Lodi Comic Con
Lodi, California
May 9, 2020
Find more info about Lodi Comic Con here.
Hudson Valley Comic Con
Poughkeepsie, New York
May 9-10, 2020
Find more info about Hudson Valley Comic Con here.
Meadowlark Comic Con
Medford, Oregon
May 9, 2020
Find more info about Meadowlark Comic Con here.
White Plains ComicFest
White Plains, New York
May 9, 2020
Find more info about White Plains ComicFest here.
East Coast ComiCon
Secaucus, New Jersey
May 15-17, 2020
Find more info about East Coast ComiCon here.
Motor City Comic Con
Novi, Michigan
May 15-17, 2020
Find more info about Motor City Comic Con here.
Nickel City Con
Buffalo, New York
May 15-17, 2020
Find more info about Nickel City Con here.
Phoenix Fan Fusion
Phoenix, Arizona
May 21-24, 2020
Find more info about Phoenix Fan Fusion here.
Animinneapols
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 22-24, 2020
Find more info about Animinneapols here.
Comicpalooza
Houston, Texas
May 22-24, 2020
Find more info about Comicpalooza here.
Thy Geekdom Con
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 22-24, 2020
Find more info about Thy Geekdom Con here.
Puerto Rico Comic Con
San Juan, Puerto Rico
May 23-25, 2020
Find more info about Puerto Rico Comic Con here.
General Hospital Convention
Burbank, California
May 29-31, 2020
Find more info about General Hospital Convention here.
QFX East
Tampa, Florida
May 29-31, 2020
Find more info about QFX East here.
WonderFest
Louisville, Kentucky
May 30-31, 2020
Find more info about WonderFest here.
Cradle Con
Garden City, New York
May 30-31, 2020
Find more info about Cradle Con here.
JUNE 2020
Undiscovered Comic Con
White Plains, New York
June 6-7, 2020
Find more info about Undiscovered Comic Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Chicago, Illinois
June 5-7, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Official Convention
Chicago, Illinois
June 5-7, 2020
Find more info about The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Official Convention here.
Wizard World St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
June 5-7, 2020
Find more info about Wizard World St. Louis here.
Celebrity Fan Fest
San Antonio, Texas
June 11-14, 2020
Find more info about Celebrity Fan Fest here.
Superman Celebration
Metropolis, Illinois
June 11-14, 2020
Find more info about Superman Celebration here.
StrangerCon
Edison, New Jersey
June 13-14, 2020
Find more info about StrangerCon here.
Fan Fest New Jersey
Secaucus, New Jersey
June 13-14, 2020
Find more info about Fan Fest New Jersey here.
Kids Con New England
Nashua, New Hampshire
June 14, 2020
Find more info about Kids Con New England here.
HeroesCon
Charlotte, North Carolina
June 19-21, 2020
Find more info about HeroesCon here.
Wizard World Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 19-21, 2020
Find more info about Wizard World Philadelphia here.
Planet Funk Con
Bettendorf, Iowa
June 26-28, 2020
Find more info about Planet Funk Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
San Francisco, California
June 26-28, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Gateway: The Stargate Official Convention
Chicago, Illinois
June 26-28
Find more info about Gateway: The Stargate Official Convention here.
JULY 2020
Denver Pop Culture Con
Denver, Colorado
July 3-5, 2020
Find more info about Denver Pop Culture Con here.
Anime Midwest
Chicago, Illinois
July 3-5, 2020
Find more info about Anime Midwest here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Dallas, Texas
July 10-12, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Corpus Christi Comic Con
July 10-12, 2020
Corpus Christi, Texas
Find more info about Corpus Christi Comic Con here.
StrangerCon
Chicago, Illinois
July 11-12, 2020
Find more info about StrangerCon here.
San Diego Comic-Con International
July 23-26, 2020
San Diego, California
Find more info about San Diego Comic-Con International here.
Metrocon
July 23-26, 2020
Tampa, Florida
Find more info about Metrocon here.
Combatcon
Las Vegas, Nevada
July 30-Aug. 2, 2020
Find more info about Combatcon here.
Anime-zing!
Davenport, Iowa
July 31-Aug. 2, 2020
Find more info about Anime-zing! here.
AUGUST 2020
Star Trek Official Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug. 5-9, 2020
Find more info about Star Trek Official Convention here.
Fan Expo Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Aug. 7-9, 2020
Find more info about Fan Expo Boston here.
Nerdinout Con III
Rochester, Minnesota
Aug. 8-9, 2020
Find more info about Nerdinout Con III here.
Liberty City Anime Con
New York, New York
Aug. 21-23
Find more info about Liberty City Anime Con here.
Terrificon
Uncasville, Connecticut
Aug. 14-16, 2020
Find more info about Terrificon here.
Wizard World Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Aug. 20-23, 2020
Find more info about Wizard World Chicago here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Denver, Colorado
Aug. 21-23, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Colorado Springs Comic Con
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Aug. 21-13, 2020
Find more info about Colorado Springs Comic Con here.
Animania Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, Texas
Aug. 22, 2020
Find more info about Animania Wichita Falls here.
Fan Expo Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Aug. 27-30, 2020
Find more info about Fan Expo Canada here.
Star Wars Celebration
Anaheim, California
Aug. 27-30, 2020
Find more info about Star Wars Celebration here.
Keystone Comic Con
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug. 28-30, 2020
Find more info about Keystone Comic Con here.
Salute to Xena: A 25th Anniversary Convention
Los Angeles, California
Aug. 28-30, 2020
Find more info about Salute to Xena: A 25th Anniversary Convention here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Indianapolis, Indiana
Aug. 28-30, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
SEPTEMBER 2020
Dragon Con
Atlanta, Georgia
Sept. 3-7, 2020
Find more info about Dragon Con here.
Crunchyroll Expo
San Jose, California
Sept. 4-6, 2020
Find more info about Crunchyroll Expo here.
Meta Con
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sept. 4-6, 2020
Find more info about Meta Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Orlando, Florida
Sept. 11-13, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Rose City Comic Con
Portland, Oregon
Sept. 11-13, 2020
Find more info about Rose City Comic Con here.
Fan X Salt Lake Comic Convention
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sept. 17-19, 2020
Find more info about Fan X Salt Lake Comic Convention here.
Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo
Edmonton, Alberta
Sept. 18-20, 2020
Find more info about Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo here.
Spa Con
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Sept. 18-20, 2020
Find more info about Spa Con here.
L.A. Comic Con
Los Angeles, California
Sept. 25-27, 2020
Find more info about L.A. Comic Con here.
Hero Nation
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Sept. 26, 2020
Find more info about Hero Nation here.
Supernatural Official Convention
East Brunswick, New Jersey
June 13-14, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
OCTOBER 2020
Gaslight Steampunk Expo
San Diego, California
Oct. 1-4, 2020
Find more info about Gaslight Steampunk Expo here.
The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Official Convention
Whippany, New Jersey
Oct. 2-4, 2020
Find more info about The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Official Convention here.
New York Comic Con
New York, New York
Oct. 8-11, 2020
Find more info about New York Comic Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Toronto, Ontario
Oct. 9-11, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
ValleyCon
Fargo, North Dakota
Oct. 15-18, 2020
Find more info about ValleyCon here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Vancouver, British Columbia
Oct. 16-18, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Dallas Fan Days
Dallas, Texas
Oct. 16-18, 2020
Find more info about Dallas Fan Days here.
Conapalooza
Kingsport, Tennessee
Oct 16-18, 2020
Find more info about Conapalooza here.
Salute to Lucifer
Whippany, New Jersey
Oct. 17-18, 2020
Find more info about Salute to Lucifer here.
NOVEMBER 2020
Rhode Island Comic Con
Providence, Rhode Island
Nov. 6-8, 2020
Find more info about Rhode Island Comic Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Charlotte, North Carolina
Nov. 13-15, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Supernatural Official Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov. 20-22, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
AnimeNYC
Javits Center
New York, New York
Nov. 20-22, 2020
Find more info about AnimeNYC here.
Chicago Tardis
Lombard, IL
Nov. 27 -29, 2020
Find more info about Chicago Tardis here.
DECEMBER 2020
Lehigh Valley Comic Convention
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Dec. 5, 2020
Find more info about Lehigh Valley Comic Convention here.
Toronto Comic Book Show
Toronto, Ontario
Dec. 27, 2020
Fans of Upload—starring Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, and Allegra Edwards—have been waiting patiently for any information about a potential third season, particularly as season 2 left off on quite a bit of a hangover, with Amell’s Nathan Brown’s life hanging in the balance.
But now, we finally have a premiere date along with a brand new trailer that mostly qualms all of those worries.
Upload Season 3 will be here sooner rather than later with an arrival date of October 20, 2023—that is, for the first two episodes. The next few episodes—a total of 8 for the season—will arrive weekly in pairs, with episodes 3 and 4 landing on Oct 27, episodes 5 and 6 on Nov 3, and episodes 7 and 8 on Nov 10.
Episodes release on Prime Video at 12:00 a.m. GMT on the date, which means 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
The futuristic sci-fi comedy in which a man uploads to a digital life extension following his untimely death and forms a special bond with his angel (a customer service rep, in present-day terms) immediately built a dedicated fanbase for its comedic tone as it tackles serious issues.
In the trailer teasing the new season, fans see more of Brown’s time on Earth with Nora following his download. While the final moments of season 2 kept his fate uncertain as he suffered a nosebleed, meaning there was a possibility he wasn’t going to live for much longer, he’s very much alive and well 26 days after the download. While they’re still making good on their amazing connection, Nathan and Nora have also joined forces to shut down Freeyond, which has killed hundreds of innocent people in an attempt to rig the election.
But back at Horizon, Tinlsey, who noticed Nathan disappeared, rebooted him from a backup copy, meaning there’s another Nathan that exists in the afterlife. Ingrid is making the most of this “second chance” to do this right as “new Nathan” has no memory of what happened, nor does he remember breaking up with her.
“Two Nathans, one Nora, Never fantasized about this before,” Nora states as she pays a visit to Lakeview, where someone informs her that isn’t cheating, it’s just her boyfriend “6 months ago.”
Ingrid then informs Earth Nathan that “his girl is hanging with my fake dude.”
Will Nora get charmed by Lakeview Nathan? Has the real world taken a toll on their relationship? And is Ingrid really too into the afterlife while still having the opportunity to live a real life?
Check out the trailer and watch the new season starting Oct. 20.
Bachelor Nation—Thursday night is your night.
Following the premiere of The Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise returns for its 9th season.
The reality series finds former leads and contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette—some fan-favorites, some controversial and least liked—coming together in the carefree setting of a tropical beach destination in Mexico’s Playa Escondida resort to give their journey of finding love another (and hopefully successful) shot.
The contestants then spend roughly three weeks dating around in hopes of finding their soulmate, all while dodging drama and feuds. Some leave the beach engaged, some in committed relationship, and some stay single.
Jesse Palmer will host this season as Wells Adams returns to the bar.
The series will premiere with a 2-hour episode on Thursday September 28 at 9 p.m. ET right after the pilot episode of The Golden Bachelor. Those who can’t catch it live will be able to stream it on Hulu the following day.
They will continue airing on Thursday nights weekly alongside The Golden Bachelor making Thursday’s the new Monday/Tuesday.
Here’s the upcoming cast:
- Greer Blitzer of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Brayden Bowers of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Aaron Bryant of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Peter Cappio of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Jessica “Jess” Girod of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Eliza Isichei of “The Bachelor” season 26 and “Bachelor in Paradise” season 8
- Katherine “Kat” Izzo of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Samantha “Sam” Jeffries of “The Bachelor” season 26
- Olivia Lewis of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Sean McLaughlin of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Blake Moynes of “The Bachelorette” seasons 16 and 17
- Mercedes Northup of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Rachel Recchia of “The Bachelor” season 26 and “The Bachelorette” season 19
- Kylee Russell of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Aaron Schwartzman of “The Bachelorette” season 20
- Will Urena of “The Bachelorette” season 18
- Brooklyn Willie of “The Bachelor” season 27
- Catherine “Cat” Wong of “The Bachelor” season 27
Anyone who is a fan of Bachelor in Paraside knows that additional contestants are introduced throughout the season, with talks of former Bachelorettes Katie Thurston, Charity Lawson, and Hannah Brown making appearances down the line.
ABC is expanding its Bachelor franchise into a new age bracket with The Golden Bachelor.
Gerry Turner, described as a “charming 72-year-old patriarch from Indiana,” will be the first to ever own the title as he sets out to find love amongst 22 hopeful bachelorettes.
The series synopsis notes, “One hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.”
There’s been a lot of interest across the board for the spinoff as it’s a refreshing take on the franchise that many found has become quite predictable in recent years as it focuses on the same age group every time.
The new concept doesn’t just pique the interest of longtime Bachelor fans, it’s also enticing older viewers who have never given reality TV a chance, while also sparking interest from younger fans who want to see what kind of drama the older demographic is going to stir up (though Turner did call them the “sweetest” group of women ever).
Many also think that with an older-skewing cast, the focus will be more on finding love versus chasing social media clout as the contestants have all been through their fair share of life experiences and heartache.
“I want to fall in love,” Turner previously explained of his interest in the franchise, noting, “I really want to find my person who can put me in my place when I need it and make me smile at it. The person who can lay down beside you at night, not have to say anything, and you feel it. That’s love. That’s what I want. And I know that person’s out there.”
He was married to his high school sweetheart for 43 years before she died in 2017, so it’s fair to say he’s putting himself out of his comfort zone by pursuing a new romantic connection.
The series will premiere on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. You can stream the episodes the following day on Hulu.
It will continue airing on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Bachelor in Paradise—who doesn’t love back-to-back Bachelor shows?
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