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FAN EXPO CANADA™ 2011 - August 25th to 28th in Toronto, Canada - Now 4 Days!

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From our website: http://www.fanexpocanada.com/

 

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FAN EXPO CANADA REVEALS A COLOSSAL 2011!

 

>> EXTRA DAY ADDED!

 

In response to the shows overwhelming popularity, we are pleased to announce that Fan Expo Canada 2011 will now expand to FOUR BIG DAYS of fun and excitement! It will take place from AUGUST 25th TO 28th, 2011.

 

>> MORE TIME TO ENJOY!

 

We will also be extending the show hours each day to allow more time, more screenings, more panels and more fun!

 

Thursday 2PM - 9PM (2PM for VIPs/Deluxe, 4PM for daily admission)

Friday 10AM - 8PM

Saturday 10AM - 8PM

Sunday 10AM - 6PM

 

That's a whopping 13 hours added to the schedule over last year's 20 (22 for VIPs).

 

>> MORE SPACE, MORE CAPACITY – 50% BIGGER!

 

Fan Expo Canada will now take over for the first time ever, the ENTIRE SOUTH BUILDING at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre! At over 400 000 square feet, this will be the biggest Fan Expo Canada EVER!

 

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So that's the big news. No guests to announce yet. I also did an interview with Peter DeCourcy at Comic Book Daily that's gone up today:

 

http://www.comicbookdaily.com/wp/daily_news/fan-expos-kevin-boyd-talks-big-plans-for-2011/

 

Here's the full eNewsletter:

http://www.hobbystar.com/eletter-fanexpo-jan10-2011/newsletter.html

 

 

 

 

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Does this mean last year's nightmare ticket pick-up line on Friday will now be on Thursday? :baiting:

 

lol

 

In all seriousness it's great that you are adding a day, and expanding the show floor space, but what's being done about ticket pick-up?

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Tickets don't go on sale until the summer so that's a future announcement, but there's been a lot of discussion and meetings and it's my understanding that at the very least the box office will be open a lot earlier than 2 hours before the con opens on Thursday for pick-up of weekend passes.

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Tickets don't go on sale until the summer so that's a future announcement, but there's been a lot of discussion and meetings and it's my understanding that at the very least the box office will be open a lot earlier than 2 hours before the con opens on Thursday for pick-up of weekend passes.

 

Well box office was supposed to open two hours earlier last year, but it ended up being only 45 minutes just before VIP/Deluxe entrance and there were not enough people at the booth to handle ticket exchange.

 

That's where the fail happened last year.

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The issue there was a prop car (from the tv show Supernatural) arriving late Friday and was not in place. For insurance reasons we are not allowed to open any of the box offices (which were on the same show floor - separated only by pipe and drape) while vehicles are still moving around on the show floor.

 

Nevertheless, based on the length of time it took to process weekend passes, the feeling is that 2 hours (even if it had opened on time) is not enough. Good thing about South is that the box office is on a completely different level and we have areas in which to allow people to line up outside of the exhibition hall once they get their tickets.

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For Immediate Release:

 

Toronto, ON (January, 2011) – In response to it’s outstanding popularity, Fan Expo Canada™ has added a fourth day to it’s 2011 event, announcing dates of August 25 through August 28, 2011. Toronto hosts the largest combined gaming, horror, comic, science fiction and anime event in the country, which will now be the third largest in the World. The 17th annual Fan Expo Canada™ will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, returning to the South Building.

 

Owned and operated by Hobby Star Marketing, Fan Expo Canada™ offers fans of every genre the chance to meet their favourite celebrities and pop culture heroes at autograph and photo sessions; participate in informational workshops with industry experts offering advice, tips and portfolio reviews; and shop for exclusive Fan Expo Canada™ offers, collectables and memorabilia from more than 600 exhibitors.

 

“By offering unique experiences and opportunities to interact with icons, industry leaders, and other enthusiastic fans, Fan Expo Canada™ delivers a signature event in Canada that satisfies fans’ cravings like no other,” says Aman Gupta, President of Hobby Star Marketing. “For the past 17 years Fan Expo Canada™ has been the only event to bring this level of fandom to Toronto and 2011 will bring even more to visitors than ever before with incredible limited edition offers, the widest range of industry merchandise available, and appearances by genre demi-gods.”

 

Hobby Star Marketing Inc. was founded in 1992 and has quickly become one of Canada’s premiere sports and entertainment marketing companies. Since its inception, Hobby Star Marketing has secured a niche in the industry by specializing in professional sport and entertainment celebrity placement at a variety of venues and events.

Additional Highlights:

 

• Celebrity Presentations, Q&A’s, autographs and photo opportunities

• Tons of costumed characters from your favourite TV shows & movies

• More than 600 exhibitors and retailers offering a full range of pop culture and entertainment themed licensed merchandise including comic books, toys, collectibles, games, videos, and more!

• Industry Professional workshops for the public

 

 

SHOW DETAILS:

 

WHEN: AUGUST 25- 28, 2011

 

WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, Ontario

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.fanexpocanada.com

 

Media Contact:

Audra Jacombs

audra@hobbystar.com

416-241-7827

 

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Something that was not made clear in the news... while we have contacted dealers to let them know about the change in days and hours, any exhibitors (dealers, artists alley) who rebooked back in August will not see an increase in their fees for 2011 for the extra day.

 

 

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A Thursday start is good for me, as long as dealers are all there that day but the ability to pick up tickets prior, preferably a day at least before and not hours before the doors open, is very important in things going smoothly.

Decoupling the two things (obtaining prepaid tickets and entry) would prevent what happened last year. Once tickets are in hand (at the very least for VIPs) entry should be faster and more efficient. I hope that counterfeiting is not the obstacle that prevents something like this.

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FAN EXPO CANADA OFFICIAL HOTELS

 

We have secured incredible savings for a limited time from our partners at the Fairmont Royal York, Hyatt Regency and Intercontinental Hotels!

 

Don’t forget the extra day; Fan Expo Canada 2011 starts Thursday, August 25th!

 

RESERVATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 23 @ 12:00 EST

 

Book your rooms through our web site starting at NOON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 for amazing low rates that you can’t get anywhere else!

 

OUR OFFICIAL HOTELS:

THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK HOTEL

2011 Official Rate: $129.00

HYATT REGENCY TORONTO HOTEL

2011 Official Rate: $119.00

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL TORONTO CENTRE

2011 Official Rate: $199.00

 

Please note that our official hotels SELL OUT every year, so book as soon as possible at www.fanexpocanada.com

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

 

Be sure to mark you calendar with the dates for our upcoming events:

 

Toronto ComiCon Fan Appreciation – April 9-10, 2011 FREE ADMISSION ALL WEEKEND!

 

Fan Expo Canada – August 25-28, 2011 NOW FOUR BIG DAYS!

 

 

 

FOR MORE INFO

www.fanexpocanada.com

 

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