One-Tank Trip for
March 2/13
(c) By Jim Fox
“Shields up!
Rrrrred alert!”
Star Trek fans,
ComiCon is coming to Toronto.
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| There will be a reunion of the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation at ComiCon in Toronto. (Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner and Gates McFadden). (Hobby Star Marketing) |
The entire cast of
Star Trek: The Next Generation along with Sean Astin from the Lord of the Rings
and Laura Vandervoort of Smallville have their sights set on the pop-culture
event of the year.
This two-day extravaganza
of super heroes happens March 9 and 10 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (222
Bremner Blvd.).
Holy smokes, Batman
Showgoers can escape
to new worlds during March Break as ComiCon features an all-star lineup of
actors from some treasured TV shows and films in the sci-fi and fantasy
universe.
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| Showing off his super powers to show visitors is Superman. (Hobby Star Marketing) |
In fact, some are
already living the life.
“People dress up as
their favourite super heroes or characters – everything under the sun from Star
Trek and Star Wars characters, to super heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman, to
anime characters,” said show publicist Chris Lackner.
“It's a big part of
the culture and the costumes are often homemade – with amazing attention to
detail,” he added.
Presented by Fan
Expo Canada, it celebrates all things pop culture – from comic books, anime (Japanese animated productions) and science fiction to gaming
and horror.
“Sci-fi fantasy and
comic books are part of the mainstream and our fans reflect that popularity,” said
Steve Menzie, president of Hobby Star Marketing.
Along with the
superheroes and celebrity guests, there will be hundreds of exhibitors,
costumed characters and “millions of dollars in collectibles and merchandise
for sale.”
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| Children can pose with Darth Vader and Stormtroopers at ComiCon. (Hobby Star Marketing) |
The force is with you
A highlight is the 501st
Legion, a Star Wars’ photo session where fans can “get up close” with Darth
Vader, Boba Fett and the Stormtroopers.
Making appearances
will be the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Patrick Stewart; Jonathan
Frakes; LeVar Burton; Michael Dorn; Gates McFadden; Marina Sirtis; and Brent
Spiner.
There will also be Sean
Astin of the Lord of the Rings and the Goonies; Daniel Logan from Star Wars
Episode II; and Canadians, Laura Vandervoort of TV’s Smallville and Stargate
Atlantis star Torri Higginson.
The Toronto
creators of Kill Shakespeare, a 12-issue comic book series, Anthony Del Col and
Connor McCreery, will be there and talk about a follow-up series called Tide of
Blood.
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| ComiCon brings together young fans and their superheroes. (Hobby Star Marketing) |
Katie Cook, illustrator
of My Little Pony; Eric Vale and Mike McFarland, the voices of Dragonball Z; Richard
Cox, the starring voice of InuYasha; and cast members from animated hits Detentionaire,
Total Drama, Beyblade, Jimmy Two-Shoes and Skatoony will be there.
There will also be
autograph sessions, seminars, a magic tournament, building Plushie stuffed toys,
an artist alley and sketching duels.
Hours are March 9
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets are $25, all-access
Saturday pass; $20 Sunday pass; $39, both days; $10, children daily; and free to
age 12 with an adult.
A 90-minute special
event with the Star Trek cast members on March 9 costs $49 or $99. comicontoronto.com; VIP tickets,
events: lightspeedfineart.com/toronto-comic-con-vip-tickets
Sip and savour
A Taste Odyssey takes places in Woodstock next
Wednesday (March 6) with “food and beverage tastings.”
Presented by the Woodstock
District Chamber of Commerce, the event is at the Oxford Auditorium (875 Nellis
St.) from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Martha Dennis,
chamber general manager, said it will showcase the local hospitality industry
with wine, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, food, confections and
demonstrations along with oldies’ music by Ready Music Pix.
There are “exclusive
Scotch tastings” with 50 tickets available at $15 each ordered in advance.
Admission is $45. woodstockchamber.on.ca; (519) 539-9411
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| Kids can enjoy an ice slide at the Iceculture Experience in Hensall. |
Brrrrrrr
The Iceculture
Experience happens March 8 to 17 in Hensall, northwest of London.
A local industry, Iceculture
(81 Brock St.), has designed and built numerous ice lounges – where the room’s
walls, furniture and decor are made out of ice.
It is offering plant
tours to see an ice lounge and see how crystal clear ice is manufactured and
carved into an endless array of fascinating designs. Children can enjoy an
outdoor ice slide.
Tours last 90
minutes and cost $14 a person. iceculture.com; 1-888-251-9967, Ext. 229
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Jim Fox can be reached at onetanktrips@hotmail.com
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